Problem 1: A 2 m wide continuous foundation is placed at 1 m depth within a 1.5 m thick sand layer (D' = 30°, y = 18 kN/m') that is underlain by a weaker clay layer (undrained shear strength = 27 kN/m², y = 19.5 kN/m³). What would be the maximum wall load allowed with FS = 4?

Problem 1: A 2 m wide continuous foundation is placed at 1 m depth within a 1.5 m thick sand layer (D' = 30°, y = 18 kN/m') that is underlain by a weaker clay layer (undrained shear strength = 27 kN/m², y = 19.5 kN/m³). What would be the maximum wall load allowed with FS = 4?

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Chapter7: Ultimate Bearing Capacity Of Shallow Foundations: Special Cases

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A 2 m wide continuous foundation is placed at 1 m depth within a 1.5 m
thick sand layer (D' = 30°, y = 18 kN/m') that is underlain by a weaker
clay layer (undrained shear strength = 27 kN/m², y = 19.5 kN/m'). What
would be the maximum wall load allowed with FS = 4?

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