A rectangular footing of 3 x 6m is to be placed on a two-layer clay deposit, as shown in the scheme below, Estimate the gross ultimate bearing capacity. Use the Meyerhof bearing capacity and shape factors. gross qult Saturated clay 1.83m r' = 17.26 kN/m3 C, = 77 kPa 1.22m B = 3m Ø, = 0 r2 = 19.65 kN/m3 C2 = 115 kPa Ø2 = 0 Saturated clay
A rectangular footing of 3 x 6m is to be placed on a two-layer clay deposit, as shown in the scheme below, Estimate the gross ultimate bearing capacity. Use the Meyerhof bearing capacity and shape factors. gross qult Saturated clay 1.83m r' = 17.26 kN/m3 C, = 77 kPa 1.22m B = 3m Ø, = 0 r2 = 19.65 kN/m3 C2 = 115 kPa Ø2 = 0 Saturated clay
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Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular footing of 3 x 6m is to be placed on a two-layer clay deposit, as shown in the scheme below, Estimate
the gross ultimate bearing capacity. Use the Meyerhof bearing capacity and shape factors.
gross qult
Saturated clay
1.83m
r' = 17.26 kN/m3
C, = 77 kPa
1.22m
B = 3m
Ø, = 0
r2 = 19.65 kN/m3
C2 = 115 kPa
Ø2 = 0
Saturated clay
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