Q2: A ring foundation having load equal to 400kPa is resting on a saturated clay soil layer, the groundwater level is at the natural ground surface. The outer diameter of the foundation ring is 8m. Find the inner radius of the ring foundation if the total stress at a point located 4m beneath the center of the ring foundation equal to 251kPa, knowing that the saturated unit weight of the clay is 16kN/m. (Use the below formula) Solution:-

Q2: A ring foundation having load equal to 400kPa is resting on a saturated clay soil layer, the groundwater level is at the natural ground surface. The outer diameter of the foundation ring is 8m. Find the inner radius of the ring foundation if the total stress at a point located 4m beneath the center of the ring foundation equal to 251kPa, knowing that the saturated unit weight of the clay is 16kN/m. (Use the below formula) Solution:-

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter8: Mat Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.4P

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