A square footing having a dimension of 3.2 m is supported by a soil (dense sand) with the following properties: o o $ = 24 C = 42kPa YY = 17 kN/m³ Ysat = 19 kN/m3 The bottom of the footing is 1.7 m below the ground surface. Use FS = 3 and Yw = 9.81 kN/m³. Using Terzaghi's equations, %3D a. If GWT is at the bottom of the footing, determine the gross allowable bearing capacity (in kPa). b. If the GWT is found 1m below ground surface, what is the gross allowable bearing capacity (in kPa)? c. If the GWT is found 4 m below ground surface, what is the gross allowable bearing capacity (in kPa)?

A square footing having a dimension of 3.2 m is supported by a soil (dense sand) with the following properties: o o $ = 24 C = 42kPa YY = 17 kN/m³ Ysat = 19 kN/m3 The bottom of the footing is 1.7 m below the ground surface. Use FS = 3 and Yw = 9.81 kN/m³. Using Terzaghi's equations, %3D a. If GWT is at the bottom of the footing, determine the gross allowable bearing capacity (in kPa). b. If the GWT is found 1m below ground surface, what is the gross allowable bearing capacity (in kPa)? c. If the GWT is found 4 m below ground surface, what is the gross allowable bearing capacity (in kPa)?

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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