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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. 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m A 4- 100 kN/m2 1.5 m 4= 160 kN/m2 q- 225 kN/m? 1.5 m Fig. 1

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Chapter10: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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Problem 10.18P: Refer to the flexible loaded rectangular area shown in Figure 10.47. Using Eq. (10.36), determine...

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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.
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
A
q= 100 kN/m2
1.5 m
4= 160 kN/m2
q= 225 kN/m2
1.5 m
Fig. 1

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