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Chapter 4, Problem 4.9P
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Find the maximum allowable load using Prakash and Saran’s method.
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An eccentrically loaded foundation is shown in Figure P3.9. Use FS of 4 and
determine the maximum allowable load that the foundation can carry. Use
Meyerhof's effective area method and the bearing capacity, shape, and depth
factors given in Section 3.6.
Prob. 3): A square shallow foundation is shown below. If the load eccentricity is 0.3 m,
determine the maximúm allowable load that the foundation can carry. Use Mayerhof's
method, and FS as 4.
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