Q5.Determine the ultimate load Qu per unit length that the foundation can carry. Use Terzaghi'sequation2 ftQu2 ft →-5 ft-=105 lb/ft³Groundwater tableYsat = 118 lb/ft³c' = 0' = 35°

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Determine the ultimate load Qu per unit length that the foundation can carry. Use Terzaghi's equation 4 ft 2 ft Qu 2 ft → 5 ft 105 lb/ft³ Groundwater table Ysat 118 lb/ft³ c' = 0 $' = 35° =

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Determine the ultimate load Qu per unit length that the foundation can carry. Use Terzaghi's
equation
2 ft
Qu
2 ft →
-5 ft-
=
105 lb/ft³
Groundwater table
Ysat = 118 lb/ft³
c' = 0
' = 35°

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