PROBLEM $2\mathrm{.}3$:

A foundation is $3\mathrm{.}0m2\mathrm{.}0m$ in plan placed at a depth of $1\mathrm{.}5$ m $.$ The soil supporting the foundation has

a friction angle of $24$ and unconfined compressive strength of $123k\frac{N}{m^2}.=17\mathrm{.}45k\frac{N}{m^3},$

${}_{\text{s}\text{a}\text{t}}=19\mathrm{.}45k\frac{N}{m^3}.$ The water table is located $2\mathrm{.}32$ m below the natural grade line. Using $FS=3,$

determine the gross allowable load the foundation could carry.