1. a) A continuous footing is 2.0 m wide and is founded at a depth of 1.5 m in a deep layer of sand of unit weight 18.5 kN/m3. Determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation if the soil has an angle of shearing resistance of 35°. What will be effect on the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation if the soil's angle of shearing resistance increased to 40°.

1. a) A continuous footing is 2.0 m wide and is founded at a depth of 1.5 m in a deep layer of sand of unit weight 18.5 kN/m3. Determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation if the soil has an angle of shearing resistance of 35°. What will be effect on the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation if the soil's angle of shearing resistance increased to 40°.

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