A rectangular foundation 4 m × 6 m (Figure P7.20) trans- mits a stress of 100 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of increases of vertical stresses with depth under points A, B, and C up to a depth of 20 m. At what depth is the increase in vertical stress below A less than 10% of the surface stress? B 6 m -2 m- A 2 m -4 m E

A rectangular foundation 4 m × 6 m (Figure P7.20) trans- mits a stress of 100 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of increases of vertical stresses with depth under points A, B, and C up to a depth of 20 m. At what depth is the increase in vertical stress below A less than 10% of the surface stress? B 6 m -2 m- A 2 m -4 m E

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Chapter8: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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Problem 8.11P

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