Problem Set 3

1. A column foundation is 3m x 2m in plan. Given 𝐷𝑓 = 1.5𝑚,FS= 3, Ø=25° and c= 70KNm^2.

Determine the net allowable load the foundation could carry.

1.0m 𝛾 = 17𝐾𝑁/𝑚3

𝛾𝑠𝑎𝑡 = 19.5𝐾𝑁/𝑚3

3𝑚𝑋2𝑚

2. For the following cases, determine the allowable gross vertical load-bearing capacity of the
foundation. Use Terzaghi’s equation and assume general shear failure in the soil. Use FS=4

Foundation
Part B Df Ø c ꙋ
Type
A 1.22m 0.91m 25 28.75𝑘𝑁/𝑚2 17.29𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 Continuous
B 2m 1m 30 0 17𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 Continuous
C 3m 2m 30 0 16.5𝑘𝑁/𝑚3 Square

3. A square footing is shown in Figure.

Determine the safe gross load (factor of
safety of 3) that the footing can carry