A bridge pier is supported on a shallow foundation as shown. The self-weight of the foundation is 1000 kN and the vertical load is 1000 kN. The lateral forces on the footing are 85 kN and 50 kN. Find the maximum and the minimum distribution of pressure at the bottom of the foundation. Hint: convert the two horizontal loads to moments and find the eccentricities. 85 kN 50 kN 2000 kN 3.5 m 2000 kN 85 kN 50 kN 6 m 2.3 m

A bridge pier is supported on a shallow foundation as shown. The self-weight of the foundation is 1000 kN and the vertical load is 1000 kN. The lateral forces on the footing are 85 kN and 50 kN. Find the maximum and the minimum distribution of pressure at the bottom of the foundation. Hint: convert the two horizontal loads to moments and find the eccentricities. 85 kN 50 kN 2000 kN 3.5 m 2000 kN 85 kN 50 kN 6 m 2.3 m

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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Problem 6.4P: Refer to Figure P6.4. A strip load of q = 900 lb/ft2 is applied over a width B = 36 ft. Determine...

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