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Chapter 4, Problem 4.4P
The applied load on a shallow square foundation makes an angle of 20° with the vertical. Given: B = 5 ft, Df = 3 ft, γ = 115 lb/ft3, ф′ = 25°, and c′ = 600 lb/ft2. Use FS = 3 and determine the gross inclined allowable load. Use Eq. (6.28).
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