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A shallow footing is subjected to a vertical load. Within the elastic limit of the underlying soil, the TRUE statement(s) is/are:
A
Vertical displacement below a rigid shallow footing is uniform in clay as well as sand.
B
Vertical contact pressure below a rigid shallow footing is uniform in clay as well as sand.
C
Vertical displacement below a flexible shallow footing is uniform in clay as well as sand.
D
Vertical contact pressure below a flexible shallow footing is uniform in clay as well as sand.

Correct : a

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