[Solved] The maximum pressure which a soil can carry without shear failure, is called

Q.	The maximum pressure which a soil can carry without shear failure, is called
A.	Safe bearing capacity
B.	Net safe bearing capacity
C.	Net ultimate bearing capacity
D.	Ultimate bearing capacity
Answer» A. Safe bearing capacity

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