Question

Physics investigatory project 2 on topic to estimate the charge on each one of two identical pith balls suspended in vertical plane by using coulomb's law with observation

Answer 1

Assumptions in Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory Depth of foundation is less than or equal to its width. Base of the footing is rough. Soil above bottom of foundation has no shear strength; is only a surcharge load against the overturning load Surcharge upto the base of footing is considered.