Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
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A foundation (Figure 1) transmits a stress of 100 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit.
a. Evaluate increases of vertical stresses points A, B, and C at the depth of 2m and Sm (2
points)
b. At what depth is the increase in vertical stress below A less than 10% of the surface
stress?
6 m
+2 m-
A
2 m
-4 m-
Figure 1: Plan of foundation
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Transcribed Image Text:A foundation (Figure 1) transmits a stress of 100 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. a. Evaluate increases of vertical stresses points A, B, and C at the depth of 2m and Sm (2 points) b. At what depth is the increase in vertical stress below A less than 10% of the surface stress? 6 m +2 m- A 2 m -4 m- Figure 1: Plan of foundation
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