2. A circular footing having a diameter of 2m has its bottom at a depth of 2.5m from the ground surface. Given the following properties: = 17KN/m3, c = 25kPa, ø = 30degrees. Use the approximate formulas for the determination of the bearing capacity factors. a.Assuming local shear failure, find the gross bearing capacity. b.Determine the gross allowable load using a factor of safety of 2 assuming general shear failure. c.Find the width of the strip footing with an equivalent Y gross allowable load.

2. A circular footing having a diameter of 2m has its bottom at a depth of 2.5m from the ground surface. Given the following properties: = 17KN/m3, c = 25kPa, ø = 30degrees. Use the approximate formulas for the determination of the bearing capacity factors. a.Assuming local shear failure, find the gross bearing capacity. b.Determine the gross allowable load using a factor of safety of 2 assuming general shear failure. c.Find the width of the strip footing with an equivalent Y gross allowable load.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter16: Shallow Foundations-bearing Capacity

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Problem 16.19CTP: A 2.0 m 2.0 m square pad footing will be placed in a normally consolidated clay soil to carry a...

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