Question

For the square foundation shown below:2. a)Find the ultimate bearing capacity. b)Calculate the average elastic settlement (assume flexible foundation). c)Determine the net allowable bearing capacity based on an admissible settlement

of 2 in. d)Do you approve of the suggested design? If not, resize the footing appropriately. Properties for the homogeneous sand layer: \gamma_{\text {sat }}=\gamma_{\text {moist }}=125 \text { pcf } \mathrm{N}_{\text {field }}=10 c=0 \phi=36^{\circ}

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