10 m A D E 20 m 9₁ = 300 kPa 91 92 = 100 kPa B C F 5 m 5 m

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A building is founded on a rectangular mat of dimensions 20 m x 10 m as shown in the plan view in figure below. A surcharge of 300 kPa is applied within the area ABCD whereas a surcharge of 100 kPa is applied within the area CDEF. Calculate the increase in vertical total stress in kPa at the depth of 5 m below Point F 

10 m
A
D
E
20 m
9₁ = 300 kPa
91
92 = 100 kPa
B
C
F
5 m
5 m
Transcribed Image Text:10 m A D E 20 m 9₁ = 300 kPa 91 92 = 100 kPa B C F 5 m 5 m
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