A triangular slab ABC shown in Fig. 15.7 is simply supported along edges AB and AC but has a free edge along BC. The horizontal and vertical reinforcements at the bottom of the slab provides ultimate moment capacities M, = 30 kNm/m and M, = 50 kNm/m. Determine the yield line pattern and the uniformly distributed collapse load. %3D %3D Mx 5 m My- 4 m. FREE EDGE Fig. 15.7 Triangular slab in plan

A triangular slab ABC shown in Fig. 15.7 is simply supported along edges AB and AC but has a free edge along BC. The horizontal and vertical reinforcements at the bottom of the slab provides ultimate moment capacities M, = 30 kNm/m and M, = 50 kNm/m. Determine the yield line pattern and the uniformly distributed collapse load. %3D %3D Mx 5 m My- 4 m. FREE EDGE Fig. 15.7 Triangular slab in plan

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter19: Braced Cuts

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19.3P: A braced cut shown in Figure P19.3 is to be made to a depth of 9.0 m in a saturated clay deposit...

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