A column foundation (Figure P6.9) is 3 m 2 m in plan. Given: D f =

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A column foundation (Figure P6.9) is 3 m × 2 m in plan. Given: Df = 1.5 m, ϕ' = 25°, c' = 70 kN/m2. Using Eq. (6.28) and FS = 3, determine the net allowable load [see Eq. (6.24)] the foundation could carry.


Figure P6.9

 y = 17 kN/m3 1.5 m 1 m Groundwater level 3 m x 2 m Ysat 19.5 kN/m? 3


Eq. (6.24)

Eq. (6.28)

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

ISBN: 9781337705028

9th Edition

Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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