Problem 3 An eccentrically loaded foundation is shown in Figure 3. Use factor of safety (FOS) of 4.0, determine the maximum allowable load that the foundation can carry. Use Meyerhof's effective area method. For o' = 32°, Ne = 35.49, Ng 23.18, N,- 30.22. %3D %3D (Eccentricity in one direction only) 0.1 m Qall y = 17 kN/m c' = 0 d' = 32° 0,8 m 1.5 m X 1.5 m Centerline Figure 3

Problem 3 An eccentrically loaded foundation is shown in Figure 3. Use factor of safety (FOS) of 4.0, determine the maximum allowable load that the foundation can carry. Use Meyerhof's effective area method. For o' = 32°, Ne = 35.49, Ng 23.18, N,- 30.22. %3D %3D (Eccentricity in one direction only) 0.1 m Qall y = 17 kN/m c' = 0 d' = 32° 0,8 m 1.5 m X 1.5 m Centerline Figure 3

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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