Following a graph shows the readings of a plate load test conducted on a sandy soil. The size or plate is 30 cm x 30 cm. Determine the size of square column footing to carry a net load of 2500 kN with a maximum settlement of 25 mm. - Settlement (mm) 0 10 20 30 40 50 100 200 Load (KN/m³) 300 400 500 600 1 700 800

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Following a graph shows the readings of a plate load test conducted on a sandy soil.
The size or plate is 30 cm x 30 cm. Determine the size of square column footing to carry a net load
of 2500 kN with a maximum settlement of 25 mm.
- Settlement (mm)
0
10
20
30
40
50
100
200
Load (KN/m³)
300 400 500 600
1
700
800
Transcribed Image Text:Following a graph shows the readings of a plate load test conducted on a sandy soil. The size or plate is 30 cm x 30 cm. Determine the size of square column footing to carry a net load of 2500 kN with a maximum settlement of 25 mm. - Settlement (mm) 0 10 20 30 40 50 100 200 Load (KN/m³) 300 400 500 600 1 700 800
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