The shallow foundation is shown in Figure 4.24 measures 1.5 m X 2.25 m and is subjected to a centric load and a moment. If eB = 0.12m eL = 0.36m , and the depth of the foundation is 0.8 m, determine the allowable load the foundation can carry. Use a factor of safety of 4. For the soil, we are told that

The shallow foundation is shown in Figure 4.24 measures 1.5 m X 2.25 m and is subjected to a centric load and a moment. If eB = 0.12m eL = 0.36m , and the depth of the foundation is 0.8 m, determine the allowable load the foundation can carry. Use a factor of safety of 4. For the soil, we are told that

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.21P: Consider a continuous foundation of width B = 1.4 m on a sand deposit with c = 0, = 38, and = 17.5...

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