Describe the Variation of vertical stress beneath a foundation: Boussinesq analysis.

Q: 1. For the given column loads and the data below, a. Proportion a rectangular combined foundation to…

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A: f'c=5500 psi (column) f'c=3000 psi Pu=550 k qall=10000 psi fy=60000 psi

Q: Explain the Foundation on Saturated Clay ?

A: Building Foundations must be on stable and strong soils. Soils range in strength. Some soils even…

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Q: A foundation carries uniform loads as shown. Determine the value of w (in kN/m). 70 kNm 4m

A: Loading applied at top = 70 kN/m * 2 Reaction force applied by soil = w kN/m

Q: Is the below statement true ? Mat foundations are primarily shallow foundations.

A: The Mat foundations are primarily shallow foundations. The statement is true.

Q: )A foundation is shown in Figure, with e-0.15m and e0.4m. Determine the ultimate load, Q Depth of…

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Q: hat is the non uniform foundation of dam?

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Q: A continuous foundation is to be constructed near a slope made of granular soil (see Figure 7.19).…

A: Write the formula for the ultimate bearing capacity as following below: qu=c'Ncq+12γBNγq Here the…

Q: 4. A rigid 14 in. by 8'6" foundation carries 25 tons, Estimate the vertical pressure 12 in. below a…

A: Given information: Load carried by foundation = Q = 25 tons = 25×1000 kg=25000 kg (1 ton = 1000 kg)…

Q: Explain the Variation of vertical stress beneath a foundation: Westergaard analysis.

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Q: A square foundation 5 × 5mis to carry a load of 4 MN. Calculate the vertical stress increase at a…

A: According to Newmark's method, Newmark gave a chart according to which we can determine the vertical…

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Q: Explain the Vertical Stresses in a Soil Mass due to Foundation Loads ?

A: When a load or surcharge is applied at soil mass, the soil experiences stress below the ground level…

Q: Design studies for a planned building indicate that the foundation loading will cause the principal…

A: Given: The major value of principal stress is 196 kPa. The minor value of principal stress is  kPa.…

Q: V=400 kN M=40 kN.m Square footing $ = 28° Yat = 18.0 kN/m³ 1.5 m 0.5m 1.0 m

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Q: For the retaining wall below calculate the foundation dimension (W)so that safety is satisfied. Unit…

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Q: Problem 2. The centroid of a strip foundation whose width, B, is 5.0 m is located 10 m away from the…

A: The centroid of the foundation is 10 m from a vertical cut edge. Foundation width is 5 m. Vertical…

Q: State the comparison between Rigid and Elastic Foundation ?

A: Rigid foundation  Rigid footing over clay layer For rigid footing,  the settlement has to be…

Q: Given the following foundation configuration find the change in stress 6ft below grade at points 1…

A: given load is a concentrated load convert it into distributed pressure q=load area=4503×8+7×8=5.625…

Q: Outline the difference between the caisson type of foundation and the pier type of foundation.

A: Pier foundation is a type of deep foundation, consisting of a large-diameter cylindrical column for…

Q: The volume of a foundation being excavated is 148 cu. ft. The lower base is having an edge of 3 ft…

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Q: A concrete post with a 60 cm daimeter is supporting a compressive load of 9500 N. It has an initial…

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Q: Calculate vertical stresses at depths of 3, 6, and 12 ft under the center of The footing?

A: Given : - Strip footing of wide = 10 ft              =3.05m (Feet to meter convertion) - Pressure…

Q: Discuss the general forms of deep foundation?

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Q: A 2m x 3m spread foundation placed at a depth of 2m carries a vertical load of 3000 kN and a moment…

A: Expression of the modified width of foundation B' using the relation: B' = B - 2e Here. 8 is width…

Q: A foundation carries uniform loads as shown. Determine the value of w (in kN/m). 70 kNm W. 4m 2m

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Q: 3,500 kN/m2; and µs = 0.35. (Useful formula and table can be found from Appendix)

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Q: The 6m x 9m rectangular foundation shown carries a uniform load of 325 kPa. Using NEWMARK'S…

A: Given data in question  Dimensions  Influence factor value Newmarks influnce chart Depth  Stress…

Q: Following Newmark example given in the image below, repeat the same considering loading at the…

A: Given, L=B=Z=5 Influence value =0.005 for σ at centre

Q: How do you know if you should analyse a foundation using the traditional rigid approach or as a beam…

A: Introduction: This field's primary objective is to investigate the different soil and rock…

Q: For a continuous foundation (i.e. ByL 5 0), the following are given: B 5 4 ft, Df 5 3 ft, g 5 110…

A: Given:-  For a continuous foundation (i.e. B/L = 0), the following are given: B = 4 ft, Df = 3 ft, γ…

Q: What happens whenb increase in pressure at the base of the foundation ?

A: Answer The pressure is inversely proportional to the area of the foundation. If the foundation of…

Q: An eccentrically loaded foundation is shown in Figure 12.25. Determine the ultimate load Q that the…

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Q: b) A square foundation is 2 x 2 m in plan is to be constructed. The foundation has friction angle of…

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

Q: A foundation carries uniform loads as shown. Determine the value of w (in kN/m). 70 kNm 円円 W (kN/m)…

A: Given data in question  Foundation  Dimensions  Loading ( UDL ) To find out  Reaction beneath the…

Q: The footing shown below is subjected to uniform load of 300 kPa. a) Calculate the vertical stress…

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Q: The wall foundation is (1) (3 The wall foundation (2) The double column foundation(3) The single…

A: Foundation is defined as the lowermost supporting part of the structure, known as the substructure,…

Q: What is the magnitude of the maximum distributed floor load to the nearest 0.1 lb/ft? L1 = 19 ft L2…

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Q: A spread-footed machine foundation has a top dimension (W×L) of 2m×5m, and bottom dimension of…

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Q: Explain the two groups of deep foundation for toe bearing computations.

A: Deep foundation is a foundation that is installed to particular depth to handle a specific load. It…

Q: Describe the load-settlement relationship for shallow foundations.

A: The foundation is the most important element of structure as it transfers all the load to the soil.…

Q: 2. A machine foundation has a base dimension of 6m x 2m with a span of 5 m, has a weight equal to 5…

A: The given data is shown below: Base dimension=6m×2mSpan=5mBearing pressure=150 kPa

Q: Figure 5.16 shows a foundation of 6.25 ft x 10ft resting on a sand deposit. The net load per unit…

A: Answer Based on the given equation 5.33 and 5.41 and data for elastic settlement  we need to find α,…

Q: Q2: Compute the total stresses, which induced from geostatic stress and increase vertical stress…

A: Circular footing subjected to uniform load Surface load intensity, q=330 kN/m2 R1=4 m and from…

Q: What is the suitability of using the Boussinesq equation for determining subsurface stresses in a…

A: Boussinesq Equation for subsurface stresses: The subsurface stresses at any point can be determined…

Q: For the following cases, determine the allowable gross vertical load bearing capacity of the…

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Q: According to the form and assumption of reliability coefficient 4, it is desirable to determine the…

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