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The allowable soil pressure is 4,000 psf. Which option is the smallest foundation which can safely support a 62 kip column reaction? (Smallest is defined by the smallest soil contact area.)

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter8: Mat Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.4P

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