You are to recommend a required base length for the eccentrically loaded continuous shallow

foundation seen in the figure below. Groundwater is at a great depth.

a$)$ What assumptions are you making for your design?

b$)$ What is the minimum base width to satisfy a bearing capacity factor of safety of $2\mathrm{.}5?$

c$)$ Does the base width calculated in part b pass stability requirements $($is the resultant in the

middle $\frac{1}{3})?$

d$)$ If the answer to part c is NO$,$ what should the minimum base length be to satisfy the stability

requirement AND bearing capacity?