A square footing of size B x B is required to carry a gross allowable load of 670 kN. The base of the footing is to be located at a depth of 1 m below the ground surface. The soil properties are as follows: γ = 18.1 kN/m 3 , c = 0, Φ = 40˚. If the required factor of safety is 3, determine the size of the footing using Terzaghi’s bearing capacity factors and general shear failure of the soil.
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Question For the smooth vertical wall shown in Figure Q1, determine the total active thrust on the wall and the position where it acts. Ground water level is at a depth of 1.5 m. Solution
Question A 10 m high retaining wall has been holding a soil with the following composition: G=2.65, e= 0.50, w=10%, and Ф=20 degrees. Determine the active thrust on the wall due to soil and water,
Question For the smooth vertical wall shown in figure below. Determine the total active thrust on the wall and the position where it acts. ground water level is at a depth of 1.5m Solution