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| Q.37 | Which term is used to describe the load carrying capacity of a system beyond the expected or actual loads, and can be defined as the ratio of the maximum stress that a foundation can withstand to the maximum stress estimated for it? | |
| Ans | A. Load bearing capacity | |
| B. Ultimate bearing capacity | ||
| C. Factor of safety | ||
| D. Shearing resistance |
Correct Ans Provided: C
