Four point loads with the same magnitude of P are applied as shown in the plan view

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Four point loads with the same magnitude of P are applied as shown in the plan view in Figure P8.1 and are separated by distance b.

a. Find the vertical stress increase Δσ at a depth of 0.5b below the points O and A in terms of P and b. Use Boussinesq’s solution given by Eq. (8.1).

b. Determine Ds if P = 500 kN and b = 5 m. Use the results of Part a.


Figure P8.1

b A • B b +0 • D • C


Eq. (8.1)

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

ISBN: 9781337705028

9th Edition

Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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