For the following cases, determine the allowable gross vertical load-bearing capacity of the foundation. Use Terzaghi’s equation and assume general shear failure in soil. Use FS=4.  B = 3 m Df = 2 m Φ' = 30° c' = 0 specific weight of the soil = 16.5 kN/m^3 Foundation Type = Square

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For the following cases, determine the allowable gross vertical load-bearing capacity of the foundation. Use Terzaghi’s equation and assume general shear failure in soil. Use FS=4. 

B = 3 m

Df = 2 m

Φ' = 30°

c' = 0

specific weight of the soil = 16.5 kN/m^3

Foundation Type = Square

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