The 2.5 m x 3.5 m rectangular spread footing placed at a depth of 1.5 m supports a vertical load of 4000 kN and a moment of 400 KN-m, as shown in Figure 2. Determine the factor of safety, against bearing capacity failure, using Meyerhof's effective area method. 4000 KN Clayey Sand y = 17.5 kN/m³ c'= 7 kN/m³ $' = 30° 2.5 m 400 kN-m Figure 2 1.5 m

The 2.5 m x 3.5 m rectangular spread footing placed at a depth of 1.5 m supports a vertical load of 4000 kN and a moment of 400 KN-m, as shown in Figure 2. Determine the factor of safety, against bearing capacity failure, using Meyerhof's effective area method. 4000 KN Clayey Sand y = 17.5 kN/m³ c'= 7 kN/m³ $' = 30° 2.5 m 400 kN-m Figure 2 1.5 m

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter17: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

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