Question: Q 1 . Two square foundations ( 1 m by 1 m ) are built adjacent to each other with a spacing of 0 .

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Two square foundations (1 m by 1 m ) are built adjacent to each other with a spacing of 0.25 m as shown in the below figure. The foundations support a stress of 100 kPa each. Calculate the vertical stress increase in a soil element located midway between the foundations and at a depth of 1 m . To reduce the stresses on the same element by a factor of 10, what distance would you recommend the foundations are placed? [Soil Stress Distribution]
Q 1 . Two square foundations ( 1 m by 1 m ) are

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