The reduction factor to the bearing capacity of a soil due to the water table at a depth equal to twice the width of the footing below the footing is

[Dnyan Deshmukh]

The reduction factor to the bearing capacity of a soil due to the water table at a depth equal to twice the width of the footing below the footing is -

(a) 0.5

(b) 0.75

(c) 1.0

(d) 0.25.

The correct Answer Is
(c) 1.0