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Transcribed Image Text:8. If a rectangular foundation of dimension 2.5 m by 3.5 supporting a load of 900 kN is supported at a depth of 1.5 m below the soil described in num-
ber 4, at what depth will the total stress be 250 kPa. Utilize 2–1 approximation to address this problem.
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