What happens whenb increase in pressure at the base of the foundation ?
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- The 6m x 9m rectangular foundation shown carries a uniform load of 325 kPa. Using NEWMARK'S influence chart, solve for the stress increase at point A. The answer must be 140.4 . Please show solutionFollowing Newmark example given in the image below, repeat the same considering loading at the center of the foundationDescribe the Variation of vertical stress beneath a foundation: Boussinesq analysis.
- State the comparison between Rigid and Elastic Foundation ?5. The bedplate dimension of a rectangular foundation cross-section is 2m x 12m. The height of the foundation is 2 meters. Find the weight of steel bars if the weight of the steel bar reinforcements needed is 3/4 percent of the weight of the foundation. Note: Use density of concrete equals 2,406 kg/m³.Explain the Vertical Stresses in a Soil Mass due to Foundation Loads ?
- Explain the Foundation on Saturated Clay ?A rigid foundation is subjected to a vertical column load, P = 700 kN, as shown in Figure below. Estimate the elastic settlement due to the net applied pressure, Δσ, on the foundation. Given: B = 2m; L = 2m; Df = 1.5m; H = 3m; Es = 13,500 kN/m2; and µs = 0.35. (Useful formula and table can be found from Appendix)1. The weight of the reinforced steel in a foundation should be from__________ of the weight of the foundation. a.) 0.5 % to 1% b.) 0.75% to 1.5% c.) 0.25% to 0.75% d.) 1% to 2% 2. Calculate the cubic yard of the stone required for a concrete mixture of 1:2:4 of a foundation with dimensions 4m x 5m x 6m a.) 138.39 cu. yard b.) 156.68 cu. yard c.) 178.89 cu. yard d.) 185.82 cu. yard
- The plan of a mat foundation is shown in Figure 1. Calculate the soil pressure at points A, B, C, D, E and F. (Note: All column sections are planned to be 450mmX450mm). Determine factor of safety of the Mat.Briefly explain safe load in relation to bearing pressure or capacity in foundation designIf FA = 40 kN and FB = 35 kN, determine the magnitude of the resultant force and specify the location of its point of application (x, y) on the slab.