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The volume of a foundation being excavated is 148 cu. ft. The lower base is having an edge of 3 ft and the upper base has an edge of 6 ft respectively. What is the height in feet?

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Ultimate Bearing Capacity Of Shallow Foundations: Special Cases

Section: Chapter Questions

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