The minimum load which will cause failure of a foundation is called
A)ultimate tensile strength
B)nominal strength
C)ultimate bearing power
D)ultimate compressive strength

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The minimum load which will cause failure of a foundation is referred to as the ultimate bearing power. This term specifically relates to the maximum load a foundation can support before failure occurs, which is distinct from tensile or compressive strength that applies to materials rather than the foundation as a whole.

The Minimum Load Which Will Cause Failure of a Foundation