Question 03: A square footing having 3 m length and 3 m width is located at a depth of 2 m below the ground surface in cohesionless soil. The ground water level is 2 m below the ground surface. The dry unit weight of soil is 20 KN/m3 and the saturated unit weight of soil is 23 KN/m3. The angle of shearing resistance is 29°. Calculate the ultimate bearing capacity, using general shear failure mode.

Question 03: A square footing having 3 m length and 3 m width is located at a depth of 2 m below the ground surface in cohesionless soil. The ground water level is 2 m below the ground surface. The dry unit weight of soil is 20 KN/m3 and the saturated unit weight of soil is 23 KN/m3. The angle of shearing resistance is 29°. Calculate the ultimate bearing capacity, using general shear failure mode.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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