For the flexible loaded area in Problem 8.4, plot the vertical stress variation with the radial distance

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For the flexible loaded area in Problem 8.4, plot the vertical stress variation with the radial distance at 0.75 m below the ground level.


Problem 8.4

A 3 m diameter flexible loaded area is subjected to a uniform pressure of 60 kN/m2.

a. Plot the variation of the vertical stress increase beneath the center with depth z = 0 to 6 m.

b. In the same plot, show the variation beneath the edge of the loaded area.

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

ISBN: 9781337705028

9th Edition

Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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