Question: ( 2 5 % ) Problem 4 . In Figure P 4 , the soil is sandy with an internal friction angle of 3 2

(25%) Problem 4. In Figure P4, the soil is sandy with an internal friction angle of 32.
There is a 4m4m concrete foundation sitting on the ground surface bearing a
concentrated load of Q=16,000kN. A strong earthquake occurs, applying a horizontal
force E to the foundation that causes the sliding failure between the foundation and the soil
at Point A.
a) Schematically draw a 'zoomed-in 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 (i.e., 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
'zoomed-in view' of the element;
e) Find the values of major and minor principal stresses:
( 2 5 % ) Problem 4 . In Figure P 4 , the soil is

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