A 10ft x 8ft foundation is set 4 feet below grade in the geotechnical setting provided in the above problem No 1, an applied load Q of 420kips is supported by this footing. Calculate the change of stress at 15ft and 30ft below grade at the center of the footing using: a. The 2:1 method b. m and n method

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A 10ft x 8ft foundation is set 4 feet below grade in the geotechnical setting provided in the above problem No 1, an applied load Q of 420kips is supported by this footing. Calculate the change of stress at 15ft and 30ft below grade at the center of the footing using:

a. The 2:1 method

b. m and n method

 

The foundation is presented in problem above is subjected to a vertical force as noted and a single moment of 100 kip-ft perpendicular to 10ft face. Calculate:

a. Ultimate bearing capacity using modified method

b. Factor of safety in design

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