5-A 10ft continuous flexible strip footing is subjected to a load of 500 psf. Find the change in stress A - Below a point 3ft deep and 6ft perpendicular to the center of footing. B - Below the edge of the foundation at a depth of 3ft. C - Below the center of the footing at a depth of 3ft.

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Problem 11.1P: A continuous foundation is required in a soil where c=10kN/m2, =26, and =19.0kN/m3. The depth of the...
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5-A 10ft continuous flexible strip footing is subjected to a
load of 500 psf. Find the change in stress
A - Below a point 3ft deep and 6ft perpendicular to the center
of footing.
B - Below the edge of the foundation at a depth of 3ft.
C - Below the center of the footing at a depth of 3ft.
Transcribed Image Text:5-A 10ft continuous flexible strip footing is subjected to a load of 500 psf. Find the change in stress A - Below a point 3ft deep and 6ft perpendicular to the center of footing. B - Below the edge of the foundation at a depth of 3ft. C - Below the center of the footing at a depth of 3ft.
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