3.9 Figure P3.3 shows the plan of a loaded area on the surface of a clay layer. The uniformly distributed vertical loads on the area are also shown. Determine the vertical stress increase at A and B due to the loaded area. A and B are located at a depth of 3m below the ground surface. Uniformly distributed vertical load 42 = 200 kN/m² 3 m m PLAN Uniformly distributed load on a flexible arca 9 100 kN/m² X

3.9 Figure P3.3 shows the plan of a loaded area on the surface of a clay layer. The uniformly distributed vertical loads on the area are also shown. Determine the vertical stress increase at A and B due to the loaded area. A and B are located at a depth of 3m below the ground surface. Uniformly distributed vertical load 42 = 200 kN/m² 3 m m PLAN Uniformly distributed load on a flexible arca 9 100 kN/m² X

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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