A wheel load (force) of 3000 lb. is applied directly to a crushed rock base to an unknown depth h. (You need to find the value of h). If the soil pressure is 1000 psf. (pounds per square foot), the angle 8 can be assumed 45°.

A wheel load (force) of 3000 lb. is applied directly to a crushed rock base to an unknown depth h. (You need to find the value of h). If the soil pressure is 1000 psf. (pounds per square foot), the angle 8 can be assumed 45°.

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Chapter7: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

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A wheel load (force) of 3000 lb. is applied directly to a crushed rock base to an unknown
depth h. (You need to find the value of h). If the soil pressure is 1000 psf. (pounds per
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