A rectangular concrete slab, 3m x 4.5m shown in Figure 05.12, rests on the surface of a soil mass. The load on the slab is 1620 kN. 1.) Determine the soil stress below the slab 2.) Determine the vertical stress increase at point A 3.) Determine the vertical stress increase at point B.

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A rectangular concrete slab, 3m x 4.5m shown in Figure 05.12, rests on the surface of a soil mass. The load on the slab is 1620 kN.

1.) Determine the soil stress below the slab
2.) Determine the vertical stress increase at point A
3.) Determine the vertical stress increase at point B.

B
3 m
Plan
3m
Soil
4.5 m
2.7 m
Figure 05.12
4,5 m-
Transcribed Image Text:B 3 m Plan 3m Soil 4.5 m 2.7 m Figure 05.12 4,5 m-
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