In general shear failure, continuous failure is developed between:
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A.
Edge of the footing and ground surface
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B.
Below the ground surface
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C.
Foundation and the ground surface
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D.
Ground surface and footing
Correct Answer:
A. Edge of the footing and ground surface
Explanation:
In general shear failure, a well-defined and continuous failure surface forms specifically between the edge of the footing and the ground surface. This phenomenon typically occurs in dense or stiff soils with low compressibility, where the failure is sudden and accompanied by a visible bulging or heaving of the soil mass adjacent to the foundation. Unlike local or punching shear failures, the plastic equilibrium in general shear failure is fully developed, extending all the way to the ground level.
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