2- A square footing that is vertically and concentrically loaded is to be plased and cohesionless soil as shown in the figure. What is the allowable bearing capacity if SF = 3.0 by using Terzaghi method. Assume the water content of soils adjecent to the ground surface is about 10%. y = 18.10 kN/m Pr= 35° C =0 YGWT UNININAVIAV 2.5 x 2.5 m Yeat k1.1 m

2- A square footing that is vertically and concentrically loaded is to be plased and cohesionless soil as shown in the figure. What is the allowable bearing capacity if SF = 3.0 by using Terzaghi method. Assume the water content of soils adjecent to the ground surface is about 10%. y = 18.10 kN/m Pr= 35° C =0 YGWT UNININAVIAV 2.5 x 2.5 m Yeat k1.1 m

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Chapter17: Subsoil Exploration

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