QUESTION 1 1. Determine the allowable gross vertical loadbearing of a square foundation with the following parameters: B = 3m, D = 2m, o' = 30°, c' = 0, y = 16.5 kN/m³. Use Terzaghi's equation and assume general shear failure in soil. Use FS = 4. Recall q=Y DE

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1. Determine the allowable gross vertical loadbearing of a square foundation with the
following parameters: B = 3m, D = 2m, o' = 30°, c' = 0, y = 16.5 kN/m³. Use Terzaghi's
equation and assume general shear failure in soil. Use FS = 4.
Recall q=Y DE
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 1 1. Determine the allowable gross vertical loadbearing of a square foundation with the following parameters: B = 3m, D = 2m, o' = 30°, c' = 0, y = 16.5 kN/m³. Use Terzaghi's equation and assume general shear failure in soil. Use FS = 4. Recall q=Y DE
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