Design a base plate to support an axial load of 1280 kN if the allowable bearing strength of concrete foundation is 7.25 kPa. Fy = 250 MPa, Fs = 0.66 Fy, bf = 250 mm, and d = 306 mm. Determine the following; a. The trial area; b. The value of the actual pressure if the length of the plate is 430 mm and the width is 415 mm; c. The value of n; d. The value of m; e. The value of the moment; and, f. The thickness of the plate.

Design a base plate to support an axial load of 1280 kN if the allowable bearing strength of concrete foundation is 7.25 kPa. Fy = 250 MPa, Fs = 0.66 Fy, bf = 250 mm, and d = 306 mm. Determine the following; a. The trial area; b. The value of the actual pressure if the length of the plate is 430 mm and the width is 415 mm; c. The value of n; d. The value of m; e. The value of the moment; and, f. The thickness of the plate.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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