Q2: It is required to design a mat foundation for a large machine, which rests on four pedestals. The magnitude of vertical forces on each pedestal are given in the Figure below. Calculate the soil pressures at the corners of the mat.

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Q2: It is required to design a mat foundation for a large machine, which rests on four pedestals. The magnitude of vertical forces on each
pedestal are given in the Figure below. Calculate the soil pressures at the corners of the mat.
700 kN
800 kN
2m
800 kN
700 kN
1m
8 m
im
25m
Transcribed Image Text:Q2: It is required to design a mat foundation for a large machine, which rests on four pedestals. The magnitude of vertical forces on each pedestal are given in the Figure below. Calculate the soil pressures at the corners of the mat. 700 kN 800 kN 2m 800 kN 700 kN 1m 8 m im 25m
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