A ground investigation report shows that the foundation of a proposed structure is to be founded at 1.2m below the surface of a saturated clay, and laboratory tests conducted on representative samples established the following soil parameters; Pu = 0°, cu = 24 kPa; Ø' = 25°, and c' = 0. The unit weight of the clay is 20 kN/m³. Assuming a square footing has been proposed, and the footing is expected to support a concrete column with dimensions of 0.35m x 0.35m x 4.1m, carrying an axial load of 88P kN excluding self-weight. Where P = 8. Take unit weight of concrete as 24 kN/m³. Propose a suitable foundation size for the following conditions; %3D (a) Immediately after construction (short term condition)

A ground investigation report shows that the foundation of a proposed structure is to be founded at 1.2m below the surface of a saturated clay, and laboratory tests conducted on representative samples established the following soil parameters; Pu = 0°, cu = 24 kPa; Ø' = 25°, and c' = 0. The unit weight of the clay is 20 kN/m³. Assuming a square footing has been proposed, and the footing is expected to support a concrete column with dimensions of 0.35m x 0.35m x 4.1m, carrying an axial load of 88P kN excluding self-weight. Where P = 8. Take unit weight of concrete as 24 kN/m³. Propose a suitable foundation size for the following conditions; %3D (a) Immediately after construction (short term condition)

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