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In bearing capacity analysis, what does the term 'overburden pressure' refer to?
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In bearing capacity analysis, what does the term 'overburden pressure' refer to?
Pressure from the foundation itself
Pressure from the soil above the foundation
Pressure from groundwater
Pressure from lateral earth forces
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In bearing capacity analysis, what does the term 'overburden pressure' refer to?
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Step 1: Understand that 'overburden' means the soil that is above a certain point, like a foundation.
Step 2: Recognize that this soil has weight, and this weight creates pressure on the soil below it.
Step 3: Realize that this pressure is called 'overburden pressure.'
Step 4: Know that overburden pressure affects how much weight the soil can support safely.
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