A rectangular raft of size 26 x 10 m founded on the ground surface is subjected to a uniform pressure of 120 kN/m2. Assume the center of the area as the origin of coordinates (0,0), and corners with coordinates (5, 13). Calculate the induced stress at a depth of 15 m by the exact method at location (0, 0). A B 1 2 b. D I- C 3.

A rectangular raft of size 26 x 10 m founded on the ground surface is subjected to a uniform pressure of 120 kN/m2. Assume the center of the area as the origin of coordinates (0,0), and corners with coordinates (5, 13). Calculate the induced stress at a depth of 15 m by the exact method at location (0, 0). A B 1 2 b. D I- C 3.

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Chapter13: Retaining Walls

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