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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter17: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.2P: A 3 m 4 m footing, founded at 2 m depth in a clay, applies a net pressure of 200 kN/m2. The bed...

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