Principles of Foundation Engineering
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Author: Das
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.15P
(a)
To determine
Find the eccentricity and inclination of the load for foundation of case (a).
(b)
To determine
Find the eccentricity and inclination of the load for foundation of case (b).
(c)
To determine
Find the eccentricity and inclination of the load for foundation of case (c).
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