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Find the increase of pressure at points A and B due to a loading q=400 kPa placed on the given
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Transcribed Image Text:1. (30) Find the increase of pressure at points A and B due to a loading q=400 kPa placed on the given
foundation.
2 m
2 m
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A O
A O
CLAY
6 m
B
B
4 m
3m
1 m
5m
2 m
SAND
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