The square foundation with 2.0 m width was built close to the slope and causes an increase in lateral earth pressure. The soil has a unit weight of 16 kN/m', cohesive value, c' 0 kPa and a friction angle, o' 25°. Based on Rankine's theory to calculate the coefficient of active earth pressure, measure the lateral earth pressure increase caused by the footing.

The square foundation with 2.0 m width was built close to the slope and causes an increase in lateral earth pressure. The soil has a unit weight of 16 kN/m', cohesive value, c' 0 kPa and a friction angle, o' 25°. Based on Rankine's theory to calculate the coefficient of active earth pressure, measure the lateral earth pressure increase caused by the footing.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.13P: It is proposed to place a 9 ft 9 ft foundation at 6 ft depth in a sandy soil, where the average N60...

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