A square foundation is shown in Figure 4.30, with e = 0.3 m and eg = 0.15 m. Assumetwo-way eccentricity, and determine the ultimate load, Q%3DSảnd18 kN/m301.5 m x 1.5 mR= 0.15 m15 mEL0.3 mFigure 4.30 An eccentrically loadedfoundation1.5 m

Given Data: Width of square footing is B=1.5 m. Length of square footing is L=1.5 m. Depth of square…

A square foundation is shown in Figure 4.30, with e = 0.3 m and eg = 0.15 m. Assume two-way eccentricity, and determine the ultimate load, Q. Sánd 18 kN/m 30 0.7 1.5 m x 1.5 m = 0.15 m 1.5 m m Figure 4.30 An eccentrically loaded foundation 1.5 m

A square foundation is shown in Figure 4.30, with e = 0.3 m and eg = 0.15 m. Assume two-way eccentricity, and determine the ultimate load, Q. Sánd 18 kN/m 30 0.7 1.5 m x 1.5 m = 0.15 m 1.5 m m Figure 4.30 An eccentrically loaded foundation 1.5 m

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Problem 6.9P: A column foundation (Figure P6.9) is 3 m × 2 m in plan. Given: Df = 1.5 m, ф′ = 25°, c′ = 70 kN/m2....

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A square foundation is shown in Figure 4.30, with e = 0.3 m and eg = 0.15 m. Assume
two-way eccentricity, and determine the ultimate load, Q
%3D
Sảnd
18 kN/m
30
1.5 m x 1.5 m
R= 0.15 m
15 m
EL
0.3 m
Figure 4.30 An eccentrically loaded
foundation
1.5 m

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