The column footing shown in the scheme below measures 1.2 × 1.8 m and is subjected to a centric vertical load Q and two moments Mg and M1. If eg = 0.12 m, er = 0.26 m and the depth of foundation Df =1 m, determine the allowable load the foundation can carry using: (a) Terzaghi equations and effective area method, (b) the Meyerhof equations and effective area method, (c) thePrakash and Saran method. Use the safety factor against bearing capacity failure equals three. Q MB ML D; = 1m y = 17 kN/m3 c' = 0 B Ø' = 35° Scheme 4.8

The column footing shown in the scheme below measures 1.2 × 1.8 m and is subjected to a centric vertical load Q and two moments Mg and M1. If eg = 0.12 m, er = 0.26 m and the depth of foundation Df =1 m, determine the allowable load the foundation can carry using: (a) Terzaghi equations and effective area method, (b) the Meyerhof equations and effective area method, (c) thePrakash and Saran method. Use the safety factor against bearing capacity failure equals three. Q MB ML D; = 1m y = 17 kN/m3 c' = 0 B Ø' = 35° Scheme 4.8

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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