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4.

2 Terzaghi's Method
4.2.1 Utimate Bearing Capacity
Qult = α·c·Nc + β·γ1·B·Nγ + γ2·Df·Nq
= 1.155 x 0 x 37.17 + 0.448 x 8 x 2.57 x 19.13 + 18 x 0.3 x 22.46
= 297.49 kN / m²
Shape Factor

For STRIP SQUARE RECTANGLE ROUND APPL.

α 1.0 1.3 1 + 0.3 B/L 1.3 1.155


β 0.5 0.4 0.5 - 0.1 B/L 0.3 0.448
γ1 : Soil Unit Weight below Foundation (kN / m ) 3
= 8.00
γ2 : Soil Unit Weight above Foundation (kN / m ) 3
= 18.00
c : Cohesion ( kN / m²) = 0.00
Φ : Internal Friction Angle (˚) = 30.0
B : Width (m) = 2.57
L : Length (m) = 4.96
Df : Depth (m) = 0.30
Nc, Nq, Nr : Bearing Capacity Factors
a = e (0.75π-φ/2)tanφ = 3.3508
Nq = a2 / 2cos2(45+φ/2) = 22.46
Nc = (Nq-1)cotφ = 37.17
Nr = 0.5tanφ·(Kpr/cos2φ -1) = 19.13
4.2.2 Allowable Bearing Capacity
Qa = Qult / FS = 297.49 / 3 = 99.16 kN/m² (F.S = 3) (Normal)
Qa = Qult / FS = 297.49 / 2 = 148.75 kN/m² (F.S = 2) (Abnormal)

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