Explain what bearing capacity of soil is.
What will be an ideal response?
The bearing capacity (also called ultimate bearing capacity) of soil is the load, which when placed on one square foot of the soil, leads to its failure or unacceptable settlement.
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Phospholipids are the principle molecules found in:
A. chlorophyll. B. enzymes. C. cell walls. D. membranes.
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This is placed on the floor or framing plan to show where the structure is being cut to allow viewing:
A. detail B. cutting plane C. section D. view E. plan
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Recharging the battery pack in a BEV normally takes several ____.
A. seconds B. minutes C. hours D. days
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