Q8) For the rectangular footing shown in Fig. (8), find the footing dimensions (BxL) for which the soil pressure will be uniform. Find also the ultimate bearing capacity and FS using Hansen's equation. Use the following data: P= 1360 kN M, = 2040 kN.m; M, - 2448 kN.m Peri -0 Unconfined compression strength, q, = 100 kN/m y= 18 kN/m', y= 20 kN/m Ans.: L- 4.0 m, B = 3.4 m, qu- 349 kN/m', F= 3,3 Chapter 3: Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations Homework #2 My M, Column 0.4 x 0.4 m GL. 1.0 m W.T. Fig. 8

Q8) For the rectangular footing shown in Fig. (8), find the footing dimensions (BxL) for which the soil pressure will be uniform. Find also the ultimate bearing capacity and FS using Hansen's equation. Use the following data: P= 1360 kN M, = 2040 kN.m; M, - 2448 kN.m Peri -0 Unconfined compression strength, q, = 100 kN/m y= 18 kN/m', y= 20 kN/m Ans.: L- 4.0 m, B = 3.4 m, qu- 349 kN/m', F= 3,3 Chapter 3: Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations Homework #2 My M, Column 0.4 x 0.4 m GL. 1.0 m W.T. Fig. 8

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Problem 10.1P: Refer to the rectangular combined footing in Figure 10.1, with Q1 = 100 kip and Q2 = 150 kip. The...

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