a) Find the allowable load on the foundation by Terzaghi method, assuming a general shear failu with a factor of safety of 3. Then, b) What will be the allowable load if the water table rises to the ground surface level. c) Comment on any differences for the computed allowable loads. 1.25 m Dry soil 1.0 mx 1.0 m Saturated soil Ysat. = 18 kN/m³ = 30° C=12 kPa O G.S. Ys= 17 kN/m³ 6 = 32° C=13 kPa W.T. 1.5

a) Find the allowable load on the foundation by Terzaghi method, assuming a general shear failu with a factor of safety of 3. Then, b) What will be the allowable load if the water table rises to the ground surface level. c) Comment on any differences for the computed allowable loads. 1.25 m Dry soil 1.0 mx 1.0 m Saturated soil Ysat. = 18 kN/m³ = 30° C=12 kPa O G.S. Ys= 17 kN/m³ 6 = 32° C=13 kPa W.T. 1.5

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter5: Ultimate Bearing Capacity Of Shallow Foundations: Special Cases

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