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Transcribed Image Text:A square flexible foundation of width B = 2 m applies a
uniform pressure of 17 kN/m² to the underlaying ground.
Determine the vertical stress increase using at a depth of
1m below the center using:
a) 2:1 method
b) M and N method
c) Stress isobars
d) Newmark Method
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