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Chapter 7, Problem 7.4P
In Problem 7.3, if no bedrock was present for at least 4 m below the foundation, determine the ultimate bearing capacity.
7.3 A 1.5 m × 2.0 m rectangular foundation is placed at 1.0 m depth in sand where ϕ′ = 40° and y = 18.5 kN/m3. Bedrock is present at 1.0 m below the foundation. Using Eq. (7.3), determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation.
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