Describe general shear failure, Civil Engineering

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Describe 'general shear failure' and 'Local shear failure'. Differentiate among

(i)   Shallow foundation and deep foundation,

(ii)  Gross and net bearing capacity,

(iii) Safe bearing capacity and allowable soil pressure.

 


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