Allowable bearing pressure for a foundation depends upon (A) Allowable settlement only (B) Ultimate bearing capacity of soil only (C) Both allowable settlement and ultimate bearing capacity (D) None of above

Allowable bearing pressure for a foundation depends upon
(A) Allowable settlement only
(B) Ultimate bearing capacity of soil only
(C) Both allowable settlement and ultimate bearing capacity
(D) None of above
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(C) Both allowable settlement and ultimate bearing capacity
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