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Q1//: For the loaded area below determine the increase in vertical stress at depth of 4m below point A A qs= 175 KN/m2 A qs= 100 KN/m2 2.0m A qs= 100 KN/m2 3.0m A 6.0 m 4.0 m

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Chapter6: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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Q1//: For the loaded area below determine the increase in vertical stress at depth of
4m below point A
A qs= 175 KN/m2
A qs= 100 KN/m2
2.0m
A qs= 100 KN/m2
3.0m
A
6.0 m
4.0 m

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