For the square footing shown below, use the general bearing capacity equation to determine the gross allowable load (kips) that the footing can carry. Assume a general shear failure. y = 98 pcf; Y sat = 120 pcf; c = 0; p = 30°; Df = 4 ft; D = 1 ft; B = 3 ft; F.S. = 3.0 %3D

For the square footing shown below, use the general bearing capacity equation to determine the gross allowable load (kips) that the footing can carry. Assume a general shear failure. y = 98 pcf; Y sat = 120 pcf; c = 0; p = 30°; Df = 4 ft; D = 1 ft; B = 3 ft; F.S. = 3.0 %3D

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Chapter16: Soil Bearing Capacity For Shallow Foundations

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For the square footing shown below, use the general bearing capacity
equation to determine the gross allowable load (kips) that the footing can
carry. Assume a general shear failure.
y = 98 pcf; Y sat = 120 pcf; c = 0; $ = 30°; Df = 4 ft; D = 1 ft; B = 3 ft; F.S. =
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