The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by A. Compacting the soil B. Draining the soil C. Increasing the depth of foundation D. Grouting

Compacting the soil
Draining the soil
Increasing the depth of foundation
Grouting

The correct answer is: B. Draining the soil

The bearing capacity of a soil is its ability to support a load without collapsing. The bearing capacity of a waterlogged soil is reduced because the water fills the voids in the soil, reducing the soil’s ability to carry a load.

Draining the soil removes the water from the voids, increasing the soil’s ability to carry a load. This can be done by installing drainage pipes or by creating a trench around the foundation of the structure.

The other options are incorrect because they do not directly address the issue of waterlogged soil.

  • Compacting the soil will not improve the bearing capacity of a waterlogged soil because the water will prevent the soil particles from being compacted together.
  • Increasing the depth of the foundation will not improve the bearing capacity of a waterlogged soil because the water will still be present in the soil below the foundation.
  • Grouting is a process of injecting a cementitious grout into the soil to improve its strength. This may be effective in improving the bearing capacity of a waterlogged soil, but it is a more expensive and time-consuming option than drainage.