Question: A bridge pier is supported on a shallow foundation as shown. The total vertical force, including self-weight of the pier and footing is 2000 kN.

  • A bridge pier is supported on a shallow foundation as shown. The total vertical force, including self-weight of the pier and footing is 2000 kN. The lateral forces are 85 and 50 kN. The footing has plan dimensions of = 2.3 m in the direction of the smaller lateral load and = 3.5 m in the direction of the larger lateral load. Is the resultant within the kern of the foundation?




 

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