What is the net ultimate bearing capacity of a footing 2.5 mx 2.5 m built on a sand of unit weight 16 kN/m³ and having an angle of friction of 25°. The depth of the footing is 1.5 m below the ground surface. Nq = 5.6 and N₁ = 3.2.

What is the net ultimate bearing capacity of a footing 2.5 mx 2.5 m built on a sand of unit weight 16 kN/m³ and having an angle of friction of 25°. The depth of the footing is 1.5 m below the ground surface. Nq = 5.6 and N₁ = 3.2.

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What is the net ultimate bearing capacity of a footing 2.5 mx 2.5 m
built on a sand of unit weight 16 kN/m³ and having an angle of
friction of 25°. The depth of the footing is 1.5 m below the ground
surface. No = 5.6 and N₁ = 3.2.

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