Question: A rectangular water tank 2 0 f t 2 5 f t exerts a uniformly distributed load of 2 5 0 0 p s f

A rectangular water tank 20ft25ft exerts a uniformly distributed load of 2500psf. Use the 2:1 stress distribution method to estimate the increase in effective vertical stress, , at a depth of 20ft below the foundation level and vertically below the center of the loaded area. Note that the foundation level is 5ft below the ground surface. Assume the unit weight of soil is 125 pcf.
A rectangular water tank 2 0 f t 2 5 f t exerts a

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