Consider a continuous foundation of width B = 1.4 m on a sand deposit with c' = 0, o' = 38°, and y = 17.5 kN/m?. The foundation is subjected to an eccentrically inclined load Given: load eccentricity e = 0.15 m, D; = 1 m, and load inclination B = 18°. Estimate the failure load Quten per unit length of the foundation a. for a partially compensated type of loading [Eq. (6.89)] b. for a reinforced type of loading [Eq. (6.90)] B°12-(D/B) Qule) = (6.89) B°\15-0.7(D/B) - = q.B[ 1 - (6.90)

Consider a continuous foundation of width B = 1.4 m on a sand deposit with c' = 0, o' = 38°, and y = 17.5 kN/m?. The foundation is subjected to an eccentrically inclined load Given: load eccentricity e = 0.15 m, D; = 1 m, and load inclination B = 18°. Estimate the failure load Quten per unit length of the foundation a. for a partially compensated type of loading [Eq. (6.89)] b. for a reinforced type of loading [Eq. (6.90)] B°12-(D/B) Qule) = (6.89) B°\15-0.7(D/B) - = q.B[ 1 - (6.90)

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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Problem 6.21P: Consider a continuous foundation of width B = 1.4 m on a sand deposit with c = 0, = 38, and = 17.5...

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