H.W./2 A rectangular footing of 2.4 m x 3.5 m size is to be constructed at 1.5 m below ground level in c-p soil having the following properties; y =17.5 kN/m3, q 20°, c= 10 kN/m2. The footing has to carry a gross vertical load of 700 kN, inclusive its selfweight. In addition the column is subjected to a horizontal load of 110 kN applied at a height of 3.0 m above the base of the footing. Determine the factor of safety of the footing against shear failure (use Hansen's equation) 1.5m 1-5m ㅗ IV = 700 KN L=3.5 m H= 110 kN WASSURE

H.W./2 A rectangular footing of 2.4 m x 3.5 m size is to be constructed at 1.5 m below ground level in c-p soil having the following properties; y =17.5 kN/m3, q 20°, c= 10 kN/m2. The footing has to carry a gross vertical load of 700 kN, inclusive its selfweight. In addition the column is subjected to a horizontal load of 110 kN applied at a height of 3.0 m above the base of the footing. Determine the factor of safety of the footing against shear failure (use Hansen's equation) 1.5m 1-5m ㅗ IV = 700 KN L=3.5 m H= 110 kN WASSURE

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Chapter16: Soil Bearing Capacity For Shallow Foundations

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Problem 16.13P: A square footing (B B) must carry a gross allowable load of 1160 kN. The base of the footing is to...

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