Question: A load test is performed on a 0 . 3 m by 0 . 3 m square plate on a dense cohesionless sand ( unit

A load test is performed on a 0.3m by 0.3m square plate on a dense cohesionless sand
(unit weight =18 kN/m3
). The plates base is located 0.6 m below the ground surface. If the
plate fails at a load of 82 kN, what is the failure load per unit area of the base of a square
footing 2m by 2m loaded with its base at the same depth in the same materials? (

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