- B –→ D; В G Weak soil 01 H F E D Granular trench -W- Figure 5.13 Continuous rough foundation on weak soil with a granular trench
- B –→ D; В G Weak soil 01 H F E D Granular trench -W- Figure 5.13 Continuous rough foundation on weak soil with a granular trench
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Refer to Figure 5.13. For a continuous foundation constructed over a granular trench, the following are given:
●● B = 1 m, W = 1.5 m, Df = 1 m
●● Φ'1 = 40º, c'1 = 0, γ1 = 18 kN/m3
●● Φ2 = 0, c2 = cu(2) = 40 kN/m2, γ2 = 17 kN/m3
Estimate the gross ultimate bearing capacity.
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