Problem 6:A 1.5m square foundation was constructed at a depth of lm. The y =19.0 kN/m², c' = 10 kN/m²and o' = 24° deg and a FOS of 3.0. Find the maximum column load that can be applied.

Depth of foundation(D)=1 m, Cohesion(C)=10 kN/m2, Factor of safety(FOS)=3, Angle=24o, Square…

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Problem 6: A 1.5m square foundation was constructed at a depth of Im. The y =19.0 kN/m³, c’ = 10 kN/m² and ¤' = 24° deg and a FOS of 3.0. Find the maximum column load that can be applied.

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Chapter9: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

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A 1.5m square foundation was constructed at a depth of lm. The y =19.0 kN/m², c' = 10 kN/m²
and o' = 24° deg and a FOS of 3.0. Find the maximum column load that can be applied.

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