The plan of a foundation of uniform thickness for a building is shown in Figure 2. Determine the vertical stress increase at a depth of 10 m below the centroid. The foundation applies a vertical stress of 300 kPa on the soil surface. PROBLEM 4.The plan of a foundation of uniform thickness for a building is shown in Figure 2. Determine thevertical stress increase at a depth of 10 m below the centroid. The foundation applies a verticalstress of 300 kPa on the soil surface.15.0m-(1)2.0 m5.0m(2)(3)-2.0 m-Fig. 2.

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The plan of a foundation of uniform thickness for a building is shown in Figure 2. Determine the vertical stress increase at a depth of 10 m below the centroid. The foundation applies a vertical stress of 300 kPa on the soil surface.

The plan of a foundation of uniform thickness for a building is shown in Figure 2. Determine the vertical stress increase at a depth of 10 m below the centroid. The foundation applies a vertical stress of 300 kPa on the soil surface.

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Chapter8: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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PROBLEM 4.
The plan of a foundation of uniform thickness for a building is shown in Figure 2. Determine the
vertical stress increase at a depth of 10 m below the centroid. The foundation applies a vertical
stress of 300 kPa on the soil surface.
15.0m-
(1)
2.0 m
5.0m
(2)
(3)
-2.0 m-
Fig. 2.

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