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The Fox correction is incorporated into the settlement calculation for shallow foundations to account for the effect of

Solution

Concept

Depth correction to settlement

Step-by-step solution

1. Fox's correction factor corrects the settlement for the depth of embedment.

Explanation

Embedment reduces settlement.

Why the other options are wrong

Other options are not Fox corrections.

Shortcut

Fox = depth.

Correct answer: A) Depth of embedment

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