Which of the following is NOT a type of bearing capacity failure?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is NOT a type of bearing capacity failure?
  1. General shear failure
  2. Local shear failure
  3. Punching shear failure
  4. Elastic shear failure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is NOT a type of bearing capacity failure?
  • Step 1: Understand what bearing capacity failure means. It refers to the inability of soil to support the loads applied to it.
  • Step 2: Identify the common types of bearing capacity failures. These include general shear failure, local shear failure, and punching shear failure.
  • Step 3: Recognize that elastic shear failure is not a common type of bearing capacity failure.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the question is asking for the option that is NOT a type of bearing capacity failure, which is elastic shear failure.
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