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Question
If two foundations, one narrow and another wide, are resting on a bed of sand carrying the same intensity of load per unit area, then which one is likely to fail early?
A.
Narrow foundation
B.
Wider foundation
C.
Both will fail simultaneously
D.
Difficult to judge since other conditions are unknown
Answer ( Option A)

Narrow foundation

Solution

Bearing capacity, 
In sandy soil,
Bearing capacity of soil increases with width of foundation, so narrow fondation will fail early.

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