A column foundation (Figure P6.9) is 3 m X 2 m in plan. Given: D,-1.5 m, ф, 25°, c,-70 kN/m2. Using Ea. (6.28) and FS 3, determine the net allowable load [see Eq. (6.24)] the foundation could carry. 6.9 γ = 17 kN/m3 1.5 m 1 m Groundwater level | 7sat-= 19.5 kN/m3 3 m × 2 m FIGURE P6.9
A column foundation (Figure P6.9) is 3 m X 2 m in plan. Given: D,-1.5 m, ф, 25°, c,-70 kN/m2. Using Ea. (6.28) and FS 3, determine the net allowable load [see Eq. (6.24)] the foundation could carry. 6.9 γ = 17 kN/m3 1.5 m 1 m Groundwater level | 7sat-= 19.5 kN/m3 3 m × 2 m FIGURE P6.9
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Problem 6.9P: A column foundation (Figure P6.9) is 3 m × 2 m in plan. Given: Df = 1.5 m, ф′ = 25°, c′ = 70 kN/m2....
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