b) A square foundation is 2 × 2 m in plan isto be constructed. The foundation hasfriction angle of p= 34° and c = 20 kN/m2. The unit weight of the soil, y, is 20kN/m3. Determine the allowable gross load on thefoundation with a factor ofsafety of 3. Assuming that the depth offoundation (Df) is 1.5 m and that generallyshear failure occurs in the soil.

Given, Size of footing = 2m x 2m ϕ = 34o c = 20 kPa Df = 1.5 m

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b) A square foundation is 2 x 2 m in plan is to be constructed. The foundation has friction angle of o= 34° and c = 20 kN/m2 . The unit weight of the soil, y, is 20 kN/m3

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b) A square foundation is 2 × 2 m in plan is
to be constructed. The foundation has
friction angle of p= 34° and c = 20 kN/m2
. The unit weight of the soil, y, is 20
kN/m3
. Determine the allowable gross load on the
foundation with a factor of
safety of 3. Assuming that the depth of
foundation (Df) is 1.5 m and that generally
shear failure occurs in the soil.

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