Question: A rectangular foundation with a B / L ratio of 2 has a width of 2 m and is embedded at the water table level

A rectangular foundation with a B/L ratio of 2has a width of 2m and is embedded at the water table level (2 meters below the surface). The soil has a moist unit weight of 16KN /(m ^3) a saturated unit weight of 18KN /(m ^3) a cohesion, friction angle of 30KN /(m ^2) and 35 degrees respectively. What is the bearing capacity of the soil using the general bearing capacity equationAttach your solution file.

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