5.6 For a square foundation that is B X B in plan, D, = 2 m; ver- tical gross allowable load Qall 3330 kN, y 16.5 kN/m³, o'= 30°, and c'= 0; and FS = 4, Determine the size of the foundation. Use Eq. (5.30).

5.6 For a square foundation that is B X B in plan, D, = 2 m; ver- tical gross allowable load Qall 3330 kN, y 16.5 kN/m³, o'= 30°, and c'= 0; and FS = 4, Determine the size of the foundation. Use Eq. (5.30).

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For a square foundation that is B X B in plan, D, = 2 m; ver-
tical gross allowable load Qall 3330 kN, y = 16.5 kN/m³,
o'= 30°, and c'= 0; and FS = 4, Determine the size of the
foundation. Use Eq. (5.30).

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