For the loaded area shown below, determine the increase in vertical stress (4p) at 5 ft below points B and C at the depth of the pipe, which is z = 5 feet below the footing, and 3 feet a way from its edge. The footing has a UDL , q = 1800 lb/ft2. 1,800 B. A 5t 4ft 5t 2 B 10 t 3 ft 10 ft 3 ft PLAN VIEW SECTION

For the loaded area shown below, determine the increase in vertical stress (4p) at 5 ft below points B and C at the depth of the pipe, which is z = 5 feet below the footing, and 3 feet a way from its edge. The footing has a UDL , q = 1800 lb/ft2. 1,800 B. A 5t 4ft 5t 2 B 10 t 3 ft 10 ft 3 ft PLAN VIEW SECTION

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Chapter16: Soil Bearing Capacity For Shallow Foundations

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Problem 16.10P: If the water table in Problem 16.9 drops down to 0.25 m below the foundation level, what would be...

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