Find the gross allowable load carried by the foundation.
Answer to Problem 5.1P
The gross allowable load carried by the foundation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information;
The width of the foundation (B) is 1.5 m.
The length of the foundation (L) is 2.5 m.
The depth of the foundation
The depth of base (H) is 0.9 m.
The angle of friction of soil
The cohesion of the soil
The unit weight of the soil
The factor of safety is (FS) is 3.0.
Calculation:
Determine the ratio of
Refer Figure (5.4), “Mandel and Salencon’s bearing capacity factor
Take
Refer Figure (5.5), “Mandel and Salencon’s bearing capacity factor
Take
Refer Figure (5.6), “Mandel and Salencon’s bearing capacity factor
Take
Determine the shape factor
Determine the shape factor
Determine the ultimate load bearing capacity
Determine the gross allowable load carried by the foundation .
Therefore, the gross allowable load carried by the foundation is
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