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Q.3) Determine the increase in vertical stress at a depth 4 m below point A due to surface loads shown in Fig. 1. 1.5m 1.5m 15m - 100 kNm? 1.5m q- 160 kN m a- אk225 1.5m Fig. 1

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Chapter8: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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Q.3) Detemine the increase in vertical stress at a depth 4 m below point A due to surface
loads shown in Fig.1.
1.5 m
1.5m
1.5 m
A 9-100 kN/m
1.5m
9-160 kNm2
9-225 kN/m2
1.5 m
Fig. 1

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