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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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