Figure P8.8 shows a flexible rectangular raft that is 8 m × 16 m and applies a uniform pressure of 80 kN/m2 to the un- derlying ground. Find the vertical stress increase Δσ at 4 m below A, B, C, and D. 8.8 16 m FIGURE P8.8

Figure P8.8 shows a flexible rectangular raft that is 8 m × 16 m and applies a uniform pressure of 80 kN/m2 to the un- derlying ground. Find the vertical stress increase Δσ at 4 m below A, B, C, and D. 8.8 16 m FIGURE P8.8

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Figure P8.8 shows a flexible rectangular raft that is 8 m ×
16 m and applies a uniform pressure of 80 kN/m2 to the un-
derlying ground. Find the vertical stress increase Δσ at 4 m
below A, B, C, and D.
8.8
16 m
FIGURE P8.8

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