A rectangular foundation of 4m x 6m (as shown in Figure 4) transmits a stress of 150 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of induced vertical stresses with depth under points A (the centre of the rectangle), B and C up at the depth of 3 m. 4m B 6m 2m 9 C 2m Figure 4 A

A rectangular foundation of 4m x 6m (as shown in Figure 4) transmits a stress of 150 kPa on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of induced vertical stresses with depth under points A (the centre of the rectangle), B and C up at the depth of 3 m. 4m B 6m 2m 9 C 2m Figure 4 A

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Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

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Problem 16.3P: The soil profile at a site is shown Figure P16.3. Find the total horizontal normal stresses at A and...

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A rectangular foundation of 4m x 6m (as shown in Figure 4) transmits a stress of 150 kPa
on the surface of a soil deposit. Plot the distribution of induced vertical stresses with depth under
points A (the centre of the rectangle), B and C up at the depth of 3 m.
4m
6m
А
2m
C
2m
Figure 4

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