In the plate loading test for determining the bearing capacity of soil – McqOptions

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1.	In the plate loading test for determining the bearing capacity of soil, the size of squarebearing plate should be
A.	Less than 300 mm
B.	Between 300 mm and 750 mm
C.	Between 750 mm and 1 m
D.	Greater than 1 m
Answer» C. Between 750 mm and 1 m

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