Question: A rectangular foundation 3 . 4 m times 2 . 5 m transmits a total load of 4 . 2 MN to a deep,

A rectangular foundation 3.4m\times 2.5m transmits a total load of 4.2 MN to a deep, uniform deposit of stiff,
overconsolidated clay with an OCR=3.9. the soil properties are shown in figure. A CU test was conducted
on a soil sample taken at a depth 4.8 m below the center of the foundation. The results obtained are (s_(u))_(p)=
35kPa,\phi _(p)^(')=27\deg , and \phi _(cs)^(')=23^(0). Assume that the increase in the horizontal direction is (1)/(12) of the
increase in the vertical direction. Determine if the soil will reach the failure state for short-term and long-term
loading conditions. If the soil does not reach the failure state, what are the factors of safety for short-term
and long-term loading conditions?
A rectangular foundation 3 . 4 m \ times 2 . 5 m

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