A square footing is shown in Fig. 16.21. Determine the safe gross load (factor of safety of 3) that can carry. Y = 16 kN/m³ c'=0 0.5 m ' = 32° TE Groundwater table Ysat 19.5 kN/m³ 0.5 m 1.2 m Fig. 16.21

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A square footing is shown in Fig. 16.21. Determine the safe gross load (factor of safety of 3) that can
carry.
0.5 m
0.5 m
1.2 m
Y = 16 kN/m³
c' = 0
Fig. 16.21
o'= 32°
Groundwater table
Ysat 19.5 kN/m³
Transcribed Image Text:A square footing is shown in Fig. 16.21. Determine the safe gross load (factor of safety of 3) that can carry. 0.5 m 0.5 m 1.2 m Y = 16 kN/m³ c' = 0 Fig. 16.21 o'= 32° Groundwater table Ysat 19.5 kN/m³
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