Question: For the rectangular footing shown in Fig. P 7 . 2 0 , sketch the problem and calculate the vertical stress increase ( ' )

For the rectangular footing shown in Fig. P7.20, sketch the problem and calculate the vertical stress increase (') below points A and B only, at 6m and 15m of depth. Use the chart given in class or figure 7.24 of the textbook. Note that point A is below the center and not below a corner.
7.20 A rectangular foundation 4m6m(Figure P7.20) transmits a stress of 100kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of increases of vertical stresses with depth under points A,B, and C up to a depth of 20m. At what depth is the increase in vertical stress below A less than 10% of the surface stress?
For the rectangular footing shown in Fig. P 7 . 2

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