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The maximum safe bearing capacity of hard rocks with defects and lamination such as granite, diorite and trap is ___________ kN/m2.

The maximum safe bearing capacity of hard rocks with defects and lamination such as granite, diorite and trap is ___________ kN/m2. Correct Answer 3300

The term maximum safe bearing capacity of soil is used to indicate the maximum pressure that is soil can be here without any risk of shear failure only, irrespective of any settlement that may occur.

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