Question: Given: D f = 1 . 5 m , = 1 5 . 9 k N m 3 , ' = 3 4 , and

Given: Df=1.5m,=15.9kNm3,'=34, and c'=0. Assuming general shear failure, use Terzaghi's equation to
determine the size of a square foundation (B) required to carry an allowable load Qa of 1805 kN with a factor of safety
(FS) of 3, based on the requirement of either (1) or (2) below.
(1) FS is applied to the gross bearing capacity.
(2) FS is applied to the net bearing capacity
Given: D f = 1 . 5 m , = 1 5 . 9 k N m 3 , ' = 3

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