Question: 1 ) A concrete ( gamma c = 2 3 . 6 kN / m 3 ) wall footing 2 . 5 m wide,

1) A concrete (\gamma c=23.6 kN/m3) wall footing 2.5 m
wide, 450 mm thick carries a total load (plus the
weight of the foundation) of 175 kN per meter length.
The base of the footing is at a depth of 2.25m below
the ground surface. The site has a uniform layer of
stiff moist saturated clay with the average bulk unit
weight of the clay is 1920 kg/m3, its unconfined
compressive strength is 100 kPa and the angle of
internal friction is 15\deg . Nc=12.86, Nq=4.45, Ny=1.52
A.) Determine the factor of safety of the
foundation against complete shear failure at
gross condition.
B.) Determine the factor of safety of the
foundation against complete shear failure at
net condition.

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