7. A shallow square foundation with the dimension of 2.5m by 2.5m is constructed at a depth of 1.5m below the ground surface to support a column load of 250kN. The foundation plan is shown on the following influence chart for point A located 3.5m below the surface. a. Calculate the length of the scale (AB) of the influence chart. b. Calculate the increase in vertical stress at point A. Point A A B Influence Value = 0.005 (Show all working calculations.)

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7. A shallow square foundation with the dimension of 2.5m by 2.5m is constructed at a depth of 1.5m
below the ground surface to support a column load of 250kN. The foundation plan is shown on the
following influence chart for point A located 3.5m below the surface.
a. Calculate the length of the scale (AB) of the influence chart.
b. Calculate the increase in vertical stress at point A.
Point A
A
I.
B
Influence Value = 0.005
(Show all working calculations.)
Transcribed Image Text:7. A shallow square foundation with the dimension of 2.5m by 2.5m is constructed at a depth of 1.5m below the ground surface to support a column load of 250kN. The foundation plan is shown on the following influence chart for point A located 3.5m below the surface. a. Calculate the length of the scale (AB) of the influence chart. b. Calculate the increase in vertical stress at point A. Point A A I. B Influence Value = 0.005 (Show all working calculations.)
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