4) A rectangular foundation 1.5m x 2.0m is located at a depth of 2 meters below the ground surface is subjected to a normal force (Q) of 1500 kN, horizontal force (H) of 200 kN and a moment (Mx) of 150 kN.m. The supporting soil is sand with friction angle of 35° and unit weight of 16.5 kN/m³. The ground water table is deep. Estimate the factor of safety against bearing capacity failure using the text book GBC equation.

4) A rectangular foundation 1.5m x 2.0m is located at a depth of 2 meters below the ground surface is subjected to a normal force (Q) of 1500 kN, horizontal force (H) of 200 kN and a moment (Mx) of 150 kN.m. The supporting soil is sand with friction angle of 35° and unit weight of 16.5 kN/m³. The ground water table is deep. Estimate the factor of safety against bearing capacity failure using the text book GBC equation.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.21P: Consider a continuous foundation of width B = 1.4 m on a sand deposit with c = 0, = 38, and = 17.5...

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