1. A 4 m compacted earthfill is to be laid for the erection of a certain building. A concentrated force Q equal to 6000 kN is located on one of the building's interior. Determine the net increase in stress 2.5 m below the natural ground surface if Boussinesq condition is applied. Assume a 19.86 kN/m³ unit weight of the backfill. Also, assume that the concentrated force acts on a 5 m square platform. Q 4m 2.5 m earthfill 5m natural gradeline

1. A 4 m compacted earthfill is to be laid for the erection of a certain building. A concentrated force Q equal to 6000 kN is located on one of the building's interior. Determine the net increase in stress 2.5 m below the natural ground surface if Boussinesq condition is applied. Assume a 19.86 kN/m³ unit weight of the backfill. Also, assume that the concentrated force acts on a 5 m square platform. Q 4m 2.5 m earthfill 5m natural gradeline

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Chapter10: Mat Foundations

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