Question: An eccentrically loaded continuous foundation is shown in Figure P6.18. Determine the ultimate load Q u per unit length that the foundation can carry. Use

An eccentrically loaded continuous foundation is shown in Figure P6.18. Determine the ultimate load Qu per unit length that the foundation can carry. Use the reduction factor method [Eq. (6.67)].


Figure P6.18. 

Qu 0.61 m y = 16.5 kN/m Groundwater table 1.22 m Ysat = 18.55 kN/m3 c' = 0 o' = 35° %3D 0.61 1.52 m-

Qu 0.61 m y = 16.5 kN/m Groundwater table 1.22 m Ysat = 18.55 kN/m3 c' = 0 o' = 35 %3D 0.61 1.52 m-

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