Example $7-2$

Compute bearing capacity and wall load required to cause failure for a continuous footing. Assume Terzaghi bearing capacity factors.

Clay

$s_u=120$kPa

$=18\mathrm{.}0k\frac{N}{m^3}$

$0\mathrm{.}4m$

$0\mathrm{.}7m$

Slab$-$on$-$grade Floor