The percent reduction in the bearing capacity of a strip footing resting on sand under flooding condition

Q. The percent reduction in the bearing capacity of a strip footing resting on sand under flooding condition (water level at the base of the footing) when compared to the situation where the water level is at a depth much greater than the width of footing, is approximately

(A) 0                           (B) 25                        (C)  50                        (D) 100

Ans: 50

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