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Q.4 (25 marks): Rectangular footing as shown in the figure. Determined the increment in vertical stress under points (A) for depth of 4m. 8.0 m 200 kPa 2.0 m 100 kPa 4.0 m 2.0 m

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Q.4 (25 marks): Rectangular footing as shown in the figure. Determined the increment in
vertical stress under points (A) for depth of 4m.
8.0 m
200 kPa
2.0 m
100 kPa
4.0 m
2.0 m

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