Q1.a A square footing 2m x 2m, is to be constructed at a depthof 1.5m below the surface of a deep stratum of saturatedclay with a unit weight of 19.5kN/m³.The following soil parameters are assumed:(a)c'=0 and P' =30°, and (ii) c'=0, Q'= 25°Determine, using Terzaghi's equations;the ultimate capacity of the foundation, for each set ofparameters and the percentage drop in capacity between(i) and (ii). Note that there is no need to correct the Nocoefficient for depth.

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A square footing 2m x 2m, is to be constructed at a depth of 1.5m below the surface of a deep stratum of saturated clay with a unit weight of 19.5kN/m³. The following soil parameters are assumed: (a) Q'= 25° c'=0 and 9' =30°, and (ii) c'=0, Determine, using Terzaghi's equations; the ultimate capacity of the foundation, for each set of parameters and the percentage drop in capacity between (i) and (ii). Note that there is no need to correct the No coefficient for depth.

A square footing 2m x 2m, is to be constructed at a depth of 1.5m below the surface of a deep stratum of saturated clay with a unit weight of 19.5kN/m³. The following soil parameters are assumed: (a) Q'= 25° c'=0 and 9' =30°, and (ii) c'=0, Determine, using Terzaghi's equations; the ultimate capacity of the foundation, for each set of parameters and the percentage drop in capacity between (i) and (ii). Note that there is no need to correct the No coefficient for depth.

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Chapter16: Soil Bearing Capacity For Shallow Foundations

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