120 mm 100 mm A load P =40 kN axial load is applied to a short wooden post that is supported by a concrete footing resting on undisturbed soil. Determine the) the size of the footing (b) in mm (rounded as whole number) for which the average bearing stress in the soil is 145 kPa.

120 mm 100 mm A load P =40 kN axial load is applied to a short wooden post that is supported by a concrete footing resting on undisturbed soil. Determine the) the size of the footing (b) in mm (rounded as whole number) for which the average bearing stress in the soil is 145 kPa.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.22P: A flexible circular footing of radius R carries a uniform pressure q. Find the depth (in terms of R)...

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