Problem 1:

Calculate the vertical stress from a concentrated surface load

of 1000 kN at a point whose coordinates are x = 1 m, y = 2 m, and z = 3 m.
Surface load coordinates are (0, 0, 0).
Figure:
Q = 1000 kN y=2m

1m r Y
x= X

R
z=3m

(1, 2, 3)
Required: Z

Vertical Stress

Solution:

σz = 3Qz3
2πR5
R = x2 + y2 +z2

R = (1 m)2 + (2 m)2 + (3 m)2

R = 14 m

σz = 3 (1000 kN) (3 m)3

2 π ( 14 m) 5

z = 17.58 kN/m2

Date Given: October 2 , 2019

PROBLEM SET NO. 4
Due Date: October 9 , 2019 1
Paet, Jefferd C.
BSCE 5C Rating: 3