i) Using Terzaghi's theory, determine the ultimate bearing capacity of a strip footing 1.5 m wide resting on a saturated clay (C₁ = 20 kN/m², 0 and Ysat = 20 kN/ = m³) at a depth of 2 m below the ground level. The water table is also at a depth of 2 m from the ground level. If the water table rises by 1 m, calculate reduction in the ultimate bearing capac rcentage $₁

i) Using Terzaghi's theory, determine the ultimate bearing capacity of a strip footing 1.5 m wide resting on a saturated clay (C₁ = 20 kN/m², 0 and Ysat = 20 kN/ = m³) at a depth of 2 m below the ground level. The water table is also at a depth of 2 m from the ground level. If the water table rises by 1 m, calculate reduction in the ultimate bearing capac rcentage $₁

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter17: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.12P

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