Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.4P
A 2.0 m wide strip foundation is placed in sand at 1.0 m depth. The properties of the sand are: γ = 19.5 kN/m3, c′ = 0 and
a. Terzaghi’s original bearing capacity equation with his bearing capacity factors
b. Meyerhof’s modified bearing capacity equation with appropriate factors (Tables 16.2 and 16.3).
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Question 2) For a shallow foundation shown below:
A. Estimate the ultimate bearing capacity when the water table located at a depth of 2 m
below the ground surface.
B. Estimate the moments about the x- and y-axis; assume that the foundation is subjected
to a vertical load and a moment. If eg and eL is 0.33 m and 0.12 m, respectively.
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(2 m x 3 m)
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Yo=17 kN/m³ , Ysat = 20 kN/m3
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and unit weight of y = 19 KN/m³
Use vesic's method to find the bearing capacity in the following conditions.
1. Water level at (1).
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Water level at (2).
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(2)
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3. A square foundation is constructed in a soil deposit as shown in the figure below. Assume
that the groundwater table is 6 meters below the foundation. The applied load on the shallow
allowable load. (Use general bearing capacity equation.)
square foundation makes an angle of 10° with the vertical. Use FS
3 and determine the
2 m
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4 m
y = 17.5 kN/m³
4' = 33°
c' = 20 kN/m²
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20k N/m³
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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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