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Chapter 17, Problem 17.8P
Refer to Problem 17.7 and Figure 17.16. Suppose a footing (1.5 m × 1.5 m) is constructed at a depth of 1 m.
a. Estimate the design values for N60 and
b. What is the net allowable load that the footing can carry? The maximum allowable 17.7 settlement is 25 mm. Use Eqs. (16.56) and (16.61).
Refer to the boring log shown in Figure 17.16. Estimate the average drained friction angle,
Figure 17.16
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