A rectangular foundation 3.0 x 1.50m carries a uniform load of 40 kN/m². Determine the vertical stress at P which is 3m below the ground surface. Use equivalent point load method. (1) 3m 0.5m (4) B 3m ཕྱི (8) (3) 6

A rectangular foundation 3.0 x 1.50m carries a uniform load of 40 kN/m². Determine the vertical stress at P which is 3m below the ground surface. Use equivalent point load method. (1) 3m 0.5m (4) B 3m ཕྱི (8) (3) 6

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Chapter9: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.13P: It is proposed to place a 9 ft 9 ft foundation at 6 ft depth in a sandy soil, where the average N60...

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