Problem A barge shown supports the load W1 and W2 for every one-meterstrip along the longitudinal section.W1 = 160 kN/mW2 = 291 kN/mL1 = 3 mL2 = 7.8 mL3 = 3.5 mW₁= w₁ kN/mW₂= W² kN/mCHILDATHIBАq kN/m+L1L3LFind the pressure "q" so that the upward pressure is uniform and that thebarge remains horizontal. (kN/m)L2E

Given:- w1=160 KN/mw2=291 KN/mL1=3 mL2=7.8 mL3=3.5 m To find:- Value of 'q'

Problem A barge shown supports the load W1 and W2 for every one-meter strip along the longitudinal section. W1 = 160 kN/m W2 = 291 kN/m L1 = 3 m L2 = 7.8 m L3 = 3.5 m W₁= w₁ kN/m W₂= W² kN/m m ATHIAB CTAT D q kN/m L1 L3 L Find the pressure "q" so that the upward pressure is uniform and that the barge remains horizontal. (kN/m) L2 E

Problem A barge shown supports the load W1 and W2 for every one-meter strip along the longitudinal section. W1 = 160 kN/m W2 = 291 kN/m L1 = 3 m L2 = 7.8 m L3 = 3.5 m W₁= w₁ kN/m W₂= W² kN/m m ATHIAB CTAT D q kN/m L1 L3 L Find the pressure "q" so that the upward pressure is uniform and that the barge remains horizontal. (kN/m) L2 E

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Chapter7: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

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