Consider a combined rectangular footing with the following information: P1 = 1500 kN a1 = 1 m, az = 2 m Distance between the columns = 4 m a1 a2 a. Determine the loading on Column 2 to produce a uniform soil pressure at the bottom of the foundation b. If you were to draw the bending moment diagram for this foundation, where do the maximum positive bending and the maximum negative bending occur? L/2 L/2 R Combined footing with loads

Consider a combined rectangular footing with the following information: P1 = 1500 kN a1 = 1 m, az = 2 m Distance between the columns = 4 m a1 a2 a. Determine the loading on Column 2 to produce a uniform soil pressure at the bottom of the foundation b. If you were to draw the bending moment diagram for this foundation, where do the maximum positive bending and the maximum negative bending occur? L/2 L/2 R Combined footing with loads

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Mat Foundations

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Problem 10.2P

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