Question: A rectangular foundation ( 2 m 4 m in plan ) is built on sandy soil ( effective friction angle = 3 5 , dry

A rectangular foundation (2m4m in plan) is built on sandy soil (effective friction angle =35, dry unit weight =16.5kNm3, and saturated unit weight =17.5kNm3). Determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation if the load is inclined at 10 with respect to the vertical line. Assume that the depth of the foundation is 1.0 m , the water table is at the ground surface, and general shear failure occurs in the soil.

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