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A soil to be used as a foundation for a dam has a void ratio of 0.42 and G = 2.62. Evaluate the permissible exit gradient. Factor of safety equal to 5 should be taken.

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.6P: A 2.0 m wide continuous foundation carries a wall load of 350 kN/m in a clayey soil where = 19.0...

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