A square foundation is shown in Figure 6.31, with e, = 0.3 m and eg = 0.15 m. Assume two-way eccentricity, and determine the ultimate load, Qur Sand y = 18 kN/m³ d' = 30° c' = 0 0.7 m 1.5 m x 1.5 m eeg = 0.15 m 1.5 m e, ='0.3 m FIGURE 6.31 An eccentrically 1.5 m loaded foundation

A square foundation is shown in Figure 6.31, with e, = 0.3 m and eg = 0.15 m. Assume two-way eccentricity, and determine the ultimate load, Qur Sand y = 18 kN/m³ d' = 30° c' = 0 0.7 m 1.5 m x 1.5 m eeg = 0.15 m 1.5 m e, ='0.3 m FIGURE 6.31 An eccentrically 1.5 m loaded foundation

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A square foundation is shown in Figure 6.31, with e, = 0.3 m and eg = 0.15 m.
Assume two-way eccentricity, and determine the ultimate load, Qur
Sand
y = 18 kN/m³
d' = 30°
c' = 0
0.7 m
1.5 m x 1.5 m
eeg = 0.15 m
1.5 m
e, ='0.3 m
FIGURE 6.31 An eccentrically
1.5 m
loaded foundation

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