Figure Q1 shows two parallel strip footings 3m wide and 5m apart (measured from centre to centre), which transmit a compressive pressure of 200kN/m² and 100KN/m respectively. Determine the increment of total vertical stress at points A and B, located 3m below the ground. q=200 kPa q=100 kPa 3;m 3.m 3 m 5 m A+ B+

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Figure Q1 shows two parallel strip footings 3m wide and 5m apart (measured
from centre to centre), which transmit a compressive pressure of 200kN/m² and
100KN/m respectively. Determine the increment of total vertical stress at points A
and B, located 3m below the ground.
1.
q=200 kPa
q=100 kPa
3;m
3.m
5 m
3 m
A+
B+
Figure Q1
Transcribed Image Text:Figure Q1 shows two parallel strip footings 3m wide and 5m apart (measured from centre to centre), which transmit a compressive pressure of 200kN/m² and 100KN/m respectively. Determine the increment of total vertical stress at points A and B, located 3m below the ground. 1. q=200 kPa q=100 kPa 3;m 3.m 5 m 3 m A+ B+ Figure Q1
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