Q2. Compute the allowable bearing pressure using the Terzaghi's equation for the footing and soil parameters shown in Fig. Use factor of safety 3 to obtain qa. Assume water table; (a) at ground surface, (b) 2ft below the ground surface, (3) at foundation level and (4) 5ft below the foundation level.

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Q2. Compute the allowable bearing pressure using the Terzaghi's equation for the footing
and soil parameters shown in Fig. Use factor of safety 3 to obtain qa. Assume water table;
(a) at ground surface, (b) 2ft below the ground surface, (3) at foundation level and
(4) 5ft below the foundation level.
Y= 110 pcf
O = 20°
C = 300 psf
D = 4 ft
%3D
6ft X 6ft
Transcribed Image Text:Q2. Compute the allowable bearing pressure using the Terzaghi's equation for the footing and soil parameters shown in Fig. Use factor of safety 3 to obtain qa. Assume water table; (a) at ground surface, (b) 2ft below the ground surface, (3) at foundation level and (4) 5ft below the foundation level. Y= 110 pcf O = 20° C = 300 psf D = 4 ft %3D 6ft X 6ft
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