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Eq. (7.43) and μ, = 0.
Refer to Figure P7.7. Using the procedure outlined in
Section 7.10, determine the average stress increase in the
clay layer below the center of the foundation due to the net
foundation load of 445 kN. [Use Eq. (7.26).]
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FIGURE P8.9
square foundation, 15 m wide, carries a net column load
of 500 kN as shown in Figure P8.11. Determine the average
stress increaso beneath the center of the foundation in the
clay layer.
a. Using Eq. (8.25),
b. Using Eqs. (8.26) and (8.10), and
c. Using Eqs (8.26) and (8. 15).
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500 KN (net load)
Sand
0.9 m
Clay
3 m
Refer to Figure P6.8. Using the procedure outlined in Section 6.8, determine the average stress increase in the clay layer below the center of the foundation due to the net foundation load of 50 ton.
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Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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- Question 01. Using the Fadum chart provided, calculate the total vertical stress due to 200 kPa uniform contact pressure at a depth of 6m below point A for the rectangular raft foundation as per Question 1 part of the attached image. L1 = 7m L2 = 3m B1 = 9m B2 = 4m Question 02. A section of the proposed foundation in Question 01 has an obstruction. A redesign is carried out as shown in Question 2 part of the attached image. The original proposed footprint was maintained, and the section removed from the design has a width of B3 = 2mCalculate the total vertical stress at the same depth below A and the same uniform pressure in Question 01.arrow_forwardProblem II. The initial principal stresses at a certain depth in a clay soil are 100 kPa on the horizontal plane and 50 kPa on the vertical plane. Construction of a surface foundation induces additional stresses consisting of a vertical stress of 45 kPa, a lateral stress of 20 kPa, and a counterclockwise (with respect to the horizontal plane) shear stress of 40 kPa. a. Plot Mohr's circle (1) for the initial state of the soil and (2) after construction of the foundation. b. Determine the change in magnitude of the principal stresses. C. the change in maximum shear stress d. the change in orientation of the principal stress plane resulting from the construction of the foundation.arrow_forwardplease solve.arrow_forward
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