Following are the results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil deposit. What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a foundation planned to be 1.83 m X 1.83 m? Let = 6.91 m and the allowable settlement = 25 mm, and use the relationships presented in Eq. (5.60)

Following are the results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil deposit. What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a foundation planned to be 1.83 m X 1.83 m? Let = 6.91 m and the allowable settlement = 25 mm, and use the relationships presented in Eq. (5.60)

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