A pad footing of dimensions 1.2 m by 2.5 m applies a surface pressure of 425 kPa. The pad footing is underlain by a 1 m thick layer of gravel soil, then a 4 m thick layer of clay soil. Using the "2:1 load distribution of a rectangular load" method, calculate the applied pressure beneath the footing at the top of the clay layer, and 1.5 m below the top of the clay layer.

A pad footing of dimensions 1.2 m by 2.5 m applies a surface pressure of 425 kPa. The pad footing is underlain by a 1 m thick layer of gravel soil, then a 4 m thick layer of clay soil. Using the "2:1 load distribution of a rectangular load" method, calculate the applied pressure beneath the footing at the top of the clay layer, and 1.5 m below the top of the clay layer.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter17: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.2P: A 3 m 4 m footing, founded at 2 m depth in a clay, applies a net pressure of 200 kN/m2. The bed...

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