y = 17 kN/m³ 1 m 1.5 m Groundwater level 3 m X 2 m Ysat = 19.5 kN/m³ Figure P4.5 qu = c'N,F„FcaFci + qN,Fq„Fq aFqi + >yBN,F„F„F¾
y = 17 kN/m³ 1 m 1.5 m Groundwater level 3 m X 2 m Ysat = 19.5 kN/m³ Figure P4.5 qu = c'N,F„FcaFci + qN,Fq„Fq aFqi + >yBN,F„F„F¾
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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A column foundation (Figure P4.5) is 3 m x 2 m in plan. Given: Df = 1.5 m, Φ' = 25°, c' = 70 kN/m2. Using Eq. (4.26) and FS = 3, determine the net allowable load [see Eq. (4.22)] the foundation could carry.

Transcribed Image Text:y = 17 kN/m³
1 m
1.5 m
Groundwater level
3 m X 2 m
Ysat = 19.5 kN/m³
Figure P4.5

Transcribed Image Text:qu = c'N,F„FcaFci + qN,Fq„Fq
aFqi + >yBN,F„F„F¾
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