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Chapter 10, Problem 10.16P
Refer to Figure 10.46. A flexible circular area of radius 6 m is uniformly loaded. Given: q = 565 kN/m2. Using Newmark’s chart, determine the increase in vertical stress, Δσz, at point A.
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