Question: Problem 1 ( 1 5 Points ) A 1 2 - in wide concrete wall carries axial D L = 1 0 k f t

Problem 1(15 Points)
A 12-in wide concrete wall carries axial DL=10kft and LL=8kf. The wall is supported on continuous footing. The wall is founded 3 ft below ground surface (Fig.1).
Fig. 1
a) Just draw the failure surface of anticipated bearing capacity failure.b) Calculate the friction angle of the silty sand soil using the given N60 and the effective vertical stress at 10 ft below the back ground surface.
c) Determine the ultimate bearing capacity (quu) of the footing if the footing width (B)=4ft.
d) If the footing width (B)=4ft and the footing bearing capacity resistance factor =0.45, is this a safe design against the factored axial loads )(show calculations)?(Neglect the weight of the footing)
Problem 1 ( 1 5 Points ) A 1 2 - in wide concrete

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