The maximum load carried by a pile, when it continues to sink without further increase of load, is known as (A) Ultimate load carrying capacity (B) Ultimate bearing capacity (C) Ultimate bearing resistant (D) All the above

The maximum load carried by a pile, when it continues to sink without further increase of load, is
known as
(A) Ultimate load carrying capacity
(B) Ultimate bearing capacity
(C) Ultimate bearing resistant
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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