Question: ( 2 5 % ) Problem 4 . In Figure P 4 , the soil is sandy with an internal friction angle of 3 2
Problem In Figure P the soil is sandy with an internal friction angle of
There is a concrete foundation sitting on the ground surface bearing a
concentrated load of A strong earthquake occurs, applying a horizontal
force to the foundation that causes the sliding failure between the foundation and the soil
at Point A
a Schematically draw a 'zoomedin view' of the element shown at Point A then show
the state of stress on only the horizontal plane;
b Only 'schematically' draw the Mohr circle for the element ie there is no need to
accurately draw the Mohr circle
c Using formulas, find the force of earthquake causing the element of soil at Point A
to fail in sliding.
d Find the state of stress on the vertical plane of the element at Point A and draw it
'zoomedin view' of the element;
e Find the values of major and minor principal stresses:
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