An embankment is shown in the figure. Determine the stress increase (in kPa) under the embankment at points A₁ at a depth of 8m and A₂ at a depth 4m. 5 m = 14 m B₂ 40-18+)G)-2 B₂ -11.5 m- B (α₂)] 5 m H 7 m -14 m- y=17 kN/m² 16.5 m

An embankment is shown in the figure. Determine the stress increase (in kPa) under the embankment at points A₁ at a depth of 8m and A₂ at a depth 4m. 5 m = 14 m B₂ 40-18+)G)-2 B₂ -11.5 m- B (α₂)] 5 m H 7 m -14 m- y=17 kN/m² 16.5 m

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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