A point load of 870kN is applied to a soil. At a depth of 2.5m directly below the applied load, determine the vertical stress in kPa. [2 marks] At 3.5m to the left of the 870kN load in Q1.9 above, a 640kN point load is applied, together with a 560kN point load 4.5m to the right of the 870kN load in Q1.9 above. Determine the vertical stress 2.5m directly below the 870kN load. [3 marks]

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A point load of 870kN is applied to a soil. At a depth of 2.5m directly below the applied load,
determine the vertical stress in kPa.
[2 marks]
At 3.5m to the left of the 870kN load in Q1.9 above, a 640kN point load is applied, together with
a 560kN point load 4.5m to the right of the 870kN load in Q1.9 above. Determine the vertical
stress 2.5m directly below the 870kN load.
[3 marks]
Transcribed Image Text:A point load of 870kN is applied to a soil. At a depth of 2.5m directly below the applied load, determine the vertical stress in kPa. [2 marks] At 3.5m to the left of the 870kN load in Q1.9 above, a 640kN point load is applied, together with a 560kN point load 4.5m to the right of the 870kN load in Q1.9 above. Determine the vertical stress 2.5m directly below the 870kN load. [3 marks]
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