Question: A rectangular footing of size 4 m x 6 m is found at a depth of 2 . 5 m in a very stiff clay

A rectangular footing of size 4m x 6m is found at a depth of 2.5 m in a very stiff clay stratum with
c
=(125) kPa;
=27; sat =19 kN/m3
overlying a softer clay stratum with
c
=(15) kPa;
=18; sat =20 kN/m3
at a depth of 5 m from the ground surface. The ground water table is located at the ground surface.
Estimate the long-term safe load carrying capacity of the rectangular footing.

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