Chapter 16, Problem 16.8P

Redo Problem 16.4 using the modified general ultimate bearing capacity Eq. (16.31).

16.1 A continuous footing is shown in Figure 16.17. Using Terzaghi’s bearing capacity factors, determine the gross allowable load per unit area (q_all) that the footing can carry. Assume general shear failure. Given: γ = 19 kN/m³, c′ = 31kN/m², ${\varphi }^{\prime }=28°$, D_f = 1.5 m, B = 2 m, and factor of safety = 3.5.

Figure 16.17

16.4 Redo Problem 16.1 with the following: γ = 16.5 kN/m³, c_u = 41 kN/m³, ${\varphi }^{\prime }=0$, D_f = 1.5 m, and factor of safety = 5.