Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.8P
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Find the size (B) of the square foundation.
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For a square foundation that is B X B in plan, Df= 2 m; vertical gross allowable load, Qall= 3330 kN; γ= 16,5 kN/m3; φ’= 30°; c’ = 0; and FS= 4. Determine the size of the foundation. Use Eq (16.9)
The applied load on a shallow square foundation makes an angle
of 15° with the vertical. Given: B= 1.83 m, D;= 0.91 m, 7 = 18.08
kN/m³, ' = 25°, and d' = 23.96 kN/m?. Use FS= 4 and determine
the gross allowable (vertical component) load. Use Eq. (16.9).
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