Soil mechanics The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil is 300 kN/m². The depth of foundation is 1 m and unit weight of soil is 20 kN/m³. Choosing a factor of safety of 2.5,then what is the net safe bearing capacity.

Soil mechanics The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil is 300 kN/m². The depth of foundation is 1 m and unit weight of soil is 20 kN/m³. Choosing a factor of safety of 2.5,then what is the net safe bearing capacity.

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The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil is 300 kN/m?. The depth of foundation is 1 m and
unit weight of soil is 20 kN/m³. Choosing a factor of safety of 2.5,then what is the net safe
bearing capacity.

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