Q2: An eccentrically loaded rectangular foundation (6ft x 8ft) shown below. Use factor of safety of 3 and if e = 0.5ft, determine the allowable load that the foundation could carry. (The factor of safety is based on the maximum stress along the base of the footing). Ya = 110 pcf 3ft G.W.T 4ft 6ft 0 = 15° c = 800 psf V = 122.4 pcf ------

Q2: An eccentrically loaded rectangular foundation (6ft x 8ft) shown below. Use factor of safety of 3 and if e = 0.5ft, determine the allowable load that the foundation could carry. (The factor of safety is based on the maximum stress along the base of the footing). Ya = 110 pcf 3ft G.W.T 4ft 6ft 0 = 15° c = 800 psf V = 122.4 pcf ------

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter16: Shallow Foundations-bearing Capacity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.8P

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