e$)$ The rectangular shaped foundation shown below in Figure $4$ carries a uniform load of $6,000l\frac{b}{f}{t}^2$ at the ground surface. Find the vertical stress increment due to the structure load at a depth of $10$ ft

At Point Q using influence coefficient method.

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Question. No$.1$

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A major housing development is planned for a large site in St$.$ Catherine,

i$)$ Discuss the importance of a comprehensive site exploration survey prior to design

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ii$)$ List the critical elements required for the site explorations

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iii$)$ Given the following symbolic borelogs below, draw the presumptive profile to be used for design. Comment on any engineering problem on this site.

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Discuss the four consequences of soils as a particulate system and by using a hydromechanical analogy explain the process of load sharing and consolidation. Use labeled diagrams to illustrate your answer

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