A rectangular foundation 4 m x 6 m (Figure 1) transmits a stress of 100 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of increases of vertical stresses with depth under points A, B, and C up to a depth of 20 m. At what depth is the increase in vertical stress below A less than 10% of the surface stress?

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A rectangular foundation 4 m x 6 m (Figure 1) transmits a stress of 100 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of increases of vertical stresses with depth under points AB, and up to a depth of 20 m. At what depth is the increase in vertical stress below less than 10% of the surface stress?

 

 

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ndation 4 m X 6 m (Figure Q1) transmits a stress
eposit. Plot the distribution of increases of vertical
3 and C up to a depth of 20 m. At what depth is the i
ss than 10% of the surface stress?
+2 m
A.
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Transcribed Image Text:ndation 4 m X 6 m (Figure Q1) transmits a stress eposit. Plot the distribution of increases of vertical 3 and C up to a depth of 20 m. At what depth is the i ss than 10% of the surface stress? +2 m A. [Budhu M. Soil Mechanics & Foundo
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