A 1.5 m 2.0 m rectangular foundation is placed at 1.0 m depth in sand where

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A 1.5 m × 2.0 m rectangular foundation is placed at 1.0 m depth in sand where ϕ' = 40° and γ = 18.5 kN/m3. Bedrock is present at 1.0 m below the foundation. Using Eq. (7.3), determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation.


Eq. (7.3)

Gu = qNF YBN F 9* qs y* ys 1/- +

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

ISBN: 9781337705028

9th Edition

Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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