A square column foundation has to carry a gross allowable load of 1805 kN (FS = 3). Given: D = 1.5m, y = 15.9 kN/m³, '= 34°, and C'=0. (i) Determine the size of the foundation (ii) Calculate total allowable gross load

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2. A square column foundation has to carry a gross allowable load of 1805 kN (FS = 3).
Given: Df = 1.5m, y = 15.9 kN/m³, '= 34°, and C'=0.
(i)
Determine the size of the foundation
(ii)
Calculate total allowable gross load
Transcribed Image Text:2. A square column foundation has to carry a gross allowable load of 1805 kN (FS = 3). Given: Df = 1.5m, y = 15.9 kN/m³, '= 34°, and C'=0. (i) Determine the size of the foundation (ii) Calculate total allowable gross load
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