6.8 Refer to Figure 6.14. For a rectangular foundation in two-layered clay, given: ● ● B = 0.92 m, L = 1.22 m, Df = 0.92 m, H = 0.76 m 71 = 17 kN /m³, 1 = 0, Cu(1) = 72kN/m² Y2 = 17 kN/m³, 2 = 0, Cu(2) = 43 kN/m² Determine the gross ultimate load the foundation can carry. Use Eq.
6.8 Refer to Figure 6.14. For a rectangular foundation in two-layered clay, given: ● ● B = 0.92 m, L = 1.22 m, Df = 0.92 m, H = 0.76 m 71 = 17 kN /m³, 1 = 0, Cu(1) = 72kN/m² Y2 = 17 kN/m³, 2 = 0, Cu(2) = 43 kN/m² Determine the gross ultimate load the foundation can carry. Use Eq.
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Transcribed Image Text:6.8 Refer to Figure 6.14. For a rectangular foundation in two-layered
clay, given:
B = 0.92 m, L = 1.22 m, Df = 0.92 m, H = 0.76 m
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71 = 17 kN/m³, 01 = 0, Cu(1) = 72 kN/m²
72 = 17 kN/m³, 02 = 0, Cu(2) = 43 kN/m²
Determine the gross ultimate load the foundation can carry. Use Eq.

Transcribed Image Text:Figure 6.14
▸ Details
H
8'
H
84
(a)
B→
(b)
b
Stronger soil
Weaker soil
Stronger soil
(Note: qu=9)
Weaker soil
Bearing capacity of a continuous foundation on layered soil: (a) small H;
and (b) large H
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