A continuous foundation having a width of 1.4 m is supported by a saturated clay layer of limited depth underlain by a rock layer. Given that Df = 1 m, H = 0.7 m, cu = 105 kN/m2, and γ = 18 kN/m3, estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation.

A continuous foundation having a width of 1.4 m is supported by a saturated clay layer of limited depth underlain by a rock layer. Given that Df = 1 m, H = 0.7 m, cu = 105 kN/m2, and γ = 18 kN/m3, estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation.

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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A continuous foundation having a width of 1.4 m is supported by a saturated clay layer of limited depth underlain by a rock layer. Given that D_f = 1 m, H = 0.7 m, c_u = 105 kN/m², and γ = 18 kN/m³, estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation.

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