Use Housel method to determine the size of square footing required to carry a column load P = 55 tons if the two plate loading tests results are as given below:- Plate size (1) = 30x30 cm, corresponding load= 6.2 tons; relative to 1.0 cm settlement. Plate size (2)=45x45 cm, corresponding load -12 tons; relative to 1.0 cm settlement.

Use Housel method to determine the size of square footing required to carry a column load P = 55 tons if the two plate loading tests results are as given below:- Plate size (1) = 30x30 cm, corresponding load= 6.2 tons; relative to 1.0 cm settlement. Plate size (2)=45x45 cm, corresponding load -12 tons; relative to 1.0 cm settlement.

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Chapter16: Soil Bearing Capacity For Shallow Foundations

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Problem 16.2P: Refer to Problem 16.1. If a square footing with dimension 2 m 2 m is used instead of the wall...

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