A continuous foundation is to be constructed near a slope made of granular soil (see Figure 7.19).

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A continuous foundation is to be constructed near a slope made of granular soil (see Figure 7.19). If B = 1.22 m, b = 1.83 m, H = 4.57 m, Df = 1.22 m, β = 30°, ϕ' = 40°, and γ = 17.29 kN/m3, estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation.


Figure 7.19

— В — qu B Dr c'

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

ISBN: 9781337705028

9th Edition

Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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