Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 9 (Q.No. 49)
49.
Consider the following statements regarding settlement of foundations :
1. Differential settlement of foundation leads to structural damage to the superstructure.
2. In non-cohesive soils, the major component of settlement is due to consolidation.
3. Lowering of ground water table contributes of settlement of foundations.
Of these statements :
1. Differential settlement of foundation leads to structural damage to the superstructure.
2. In non-cohesive soils, the major component of settlement is due to consolidation.
3. Lowering of ground water table contributes of settlement of foundations.
Of these statements :
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Rajesh said:
9 years ago
I think the answer is B.
Mrinmoy Nath said:
9 years ago
Well in non-cohesive Soil means Sandy Soil and in sandy soil immediate settlement occurs, and consolidation is time-dependent settlement, So I think B must be the right answer.
Harshad said:
8 years ago
Consolidation settlement would be in the cohesive soil, but in case of non cohesive soil, it is due rapid expulsion of water from the pore spaces. So B should be correct.
Dolly said:
8 years ago
B is the correct answer.
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