Q6. A column foundation (Figure below) is 3 m X 2 m in plan. Given: Dr= 1.5 m, 6 - 25°, c= 70 kN/m . Terzaghi's equation and assume general shear failure in soil and FS = 3, determine the net alowable koad.

Q6. A column foundation (Figure below) is 3 m X 2 m in plan. Given: Dr= 1.5 m, 6 - 25°, c= 70 kN/m . Terzaghi's equation and assume general shear failure in soil and FS = 3, determine the net alowable koad.

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Problem 16.7P: A column foundation (Figure 16.23) is 3 m 2 m in plan. Given: Df = 1.5 m, =25, c = 70 kN/m2. Using...

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Q6. A column foundation (Figure below) is 3 m X 2 m in plan. Given: De = 1.5 m, o = 25°, c=
70 kN/m . Terzaghi's equation and assume general shear failure in soil and FS = 3, determine
the net alowable koad.
y = 17 kN/m
1.5 m
3 m x 2 m
Yat = 19.5 kN/m
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