5.13 The shallow foundation shown in Figure 5.29 measures 1.5 mx 2.25 m and is subjected to a centric load and a moment. If e = 0.12 m, e, = 0.36, and the depth of the foundation is 0.8 m, determine the allowable load the foun- dation can carry. Use a factor of safety of 4. For the soil, we are told that the unit weight y 17 kN/m³, friction angle d' = 35°, and cohesion c' = 0. =

5.13 The shallow foundation shown in Figure 5.29 measures 1.5 mx 2.25 m and is subjected to a centric load and a moment. If e = 0.12 m, e, = 0.36, and the depth of the foundation is 0.8 m, determine the allowable load the foun- dation can carry. Use a factor of safety of 4. For the soil, we are told that the unit weight y 17 kN/m³, friction angle d' = 35°, and cohesion c' = 0. =

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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Problem 6.21P: Consider a continuous foundation of width B = 1.4 m on a sand deposit with c = 0, = 38, and = 17.5...

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Consider a continuous foundation of width B = 1.4 m on a sand deposit with c = 0, = 38, and = 17.5 kN/m3. The foundation is subjected to an eccentrically inclined load (see Figure 6.33). Given: load eccentricity e = 0.15 m, Df = 1 m, and load inclination = 18. Estimate the failure load Qu(ei) per unit length of the foundation a. for a partially compensated type of loading [Eq. (6.89)] b. for a reinforced type of loading [Eq. (6.90)]
Solve Problem 7.8 using Eq. (7.29). Ignore the post-construction settlement. 7.8 Solve Problem 7.4 with Eq. (7.20). Ignore the correction factor for creep. For the unit weight of soil, use γ = 115 lb/ft3. 7.4 Figure 7.3 shows a foundation of 10 ft × 6.25 ft resting on a sand deposit. The net load per unit area at the level of the foundation, qo, is 3000 lb/ft2. For the sand, μs = 0.3, Es = 3200 lb/in.2, Df = 2.5 ft, and H = 32 ft. Assume that the foundation is rigid and determine the elastic settlement the foundation would undergo. Use Eqs. (7.4) and (7.12).
10. A flexible foundation is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of q-500 kN/m². Table 3 could be useful. Determine the increase in vertical stress, in kPa, Aoz at a depth of z=3m under point F. B 4m 3m 6m E 10m Table 10.3 Variation of I, with m and n m 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0.1 0.0047 0.0092 0.0270 0.0279 0.2 0.0132 0.0092 0.0179 0.0259 0.0132 0.0259 0.0374 0.0222 0.0242 0.0435 0.0474 0.0629 0.0686 0.0258 0.0504 0.0528 0.0547 0.3 0.0731 0.0766 0.0794 0.4 0.1013 0.5 0.0198 0.0387 0.1202 0.6 0.0222 0.0435 0.7 0.0242 0.0474 0.0947 0.1069 0.1168 0.1247 0.1311 0.1361 0.1365 0.1436 0.1491 0.1537 0.1598 0.0168 0.0198 0.0328 0.0387 0.0474 0.0559 0.0168 0.0328 0.0474 0.0602 0.0711 0.0801 0.0873 0.0931 0.0977 0.0559 0.0711 0.0840 0.0947 0.1034 0.1104 0.1158 0.0629 0.0801 0.0686 0.0873 0.1034 0.8 0.0258 0.0504 0.0731 0.0931 0.1104 0.9 0.0270 0.0528 0.0766 0.0977 0.1158 0.0794 0.1013 0.1202 0.0832 0.1263 1.4 0.1300 1.6 0.0306 0.0599 0.0871 0.1114 0.1324 1.8 0.0309 0.0606…
A square shallow foundation (B × B) is planned to be constructed on a normality consolidated (NC) clay soil as shown in the below figure. The maximum acceptable settlement for the foundation is equal to 2.0 inches (5 cm), and the safety factor against bearing capacity is FS = 4. Determine the size of foundation. (Note: To simplify the calculations, ignore both the elastic settlement and secondary compression settlement. Also consider Ao'ave = 4o'm) Q = 500 kN Ysat = 19.24 kN/m³ eo = 0.8 C. = 0.25 p'= 0 c' = 25 kPa FS again Bearing Capacity = 4 Acceptable settlement = 2.0 inches 2 m В ХВ 10 m
9.3 Given: T- shape foundation as shown in figure is loaded with a uniform load of 120 kN/m². Required: the increment in vertical stress at point (P) at a depth of 5m. 0.6 0.6 0.6 3m m n I₁ 1.5 0.3 0.0629 0.1431 9m 1.2 3m 0.6 0.1069
A square shallow foundation (B × B) is planned to be constructed on a normality consolidated (NC) clay soil as shown in the below figure. The maximum acceptable settlement for the foundation is equal to 2.0 inches (5 cm), and the safety factor against bearing capacity is FS = 4. Determine the size of foundation. (Note: To simplify the calculations, ignore both the elastic settlement and secondary compression settlement. Also consider 4o'ave = 40'm) Q = 500 kN Ysat = 19.24 kN/m³ en = 0.8 C. = 0.25 p'= 0 c'= 25 kPa 2 m B ×B FS again Bearing Capacity = 4 Acceptable settlement = 2.0 inches 10 m
Question 2) For a shallow foundation shown below: A. Estimate the ultimate bearing capacity when the water table located at a depth of 2 m below the ground surface. B. Estimate the moments about the x- and y-axis; assume that the foundation is subjected to a vertical load and a moment. If eg and eL is 0.33 m and 0.12 m, respectively. G.S Iz 2 m (2 m x 3 m) Silty clay Yo=17 kN/m³ , Ysat = 20 kN/m3 %3D 6 m c'=78 kN/m? 0'=35° Shear modulus=250 kN/m? CS Scanned with CamScanner
3. A square foundation is constructed in a soil deposit as shown in the figure below. Assume that the groundwater table is 6 meters below the foundation. The applied load on the shallow allowable load. (Use general bearing capacity equation.) square foundation makes an angle of 10° with the vertical. Use FS 3 and determine the 2 m 6 m 4 m y = 17.5 kN/m³ 4' = 33° c' = 20 kN/m² Ysat = 20k N/m³ Groundwater table
3. A square foundation is constructed in a soil deposit as shown in the figure below. Assume that the groundwater table is 6 meters below the foundation. The applied load on the shallow square foundation makes an angle of 10° with the vertical. Use FS = 3 and determine the allowable load. (Use general bearing capacity equation.) 2 m 6 m 4 m y = 17.5 kN/m³ p' = 33° c' = 20 kN/m² Ysat = 20k N/m³ Groundwater table
For the rigid shallow foundation (2*4m) shown in Fig, calculate Immediate settlement the center of the foundation if . (net pressure qo = 100 kPa. Assume 0.3 X 2 m 0.5 m 3.5 m W.T Q=2000 kN 6 m-3 m y=22 kN/m² Ce=0.805 C₁ = 0.3 e=0.753 OCR = 1.4 G. s Dense Sand Y = 22 kN/m³ Silty Clay Silty Sand Y = 18 kN/m²
7.7 Refer to Figure P7.7. Using the procedure outlined in Section 7.10, determine the average stress increase in the clay layer below the center of the foundation due to the net foundation load of 50 tons. [Use Eq. (7.26).] 450 10 A 50 kin tet load Figure P7.7 5nxsn Sand 7-122 1² Sand y 100 lb/m Yu120 vn =0.7 C=0.25 C-0.06 Water table Clay Preconsolidation pressure-2000 lb/n² C
Q.8 A long foundation 0.6 m wide carries a line load of 100 kN/m. Calculate the vertical stress, at a point P, the coordinates of which are x = 2.75 m, and z = 1.5 m, where the x coordinate is normal to the line load from the central line of the footing