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𝐼=
2𝜋 𝑟 2 2.5
1+
𝑧
I – Boussinesq’s vertical stress coefficient
POINT LOAD
Example: TRANSMISSION POLE
Equation:
3𝑄𝑧 3
∆𝜎𝑧 =
2𝜋𝑟 5
𝑟= 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑧2
SAMPLE PROBLEM 1
A Meralco electric power transmission pole is 12m above ground level and embedded 3m into
the ground. The butt diameter is 450mm and the tip diameter (the top of the pole) is 300mm.
The weight of the pole, cross arms, and wires is 35kN. Assume that the pole transmits the
load as a point load with the soil surface at the embedded base.
Determine the stress increase at a depth of 1m below the embedded base of the pole:
x = 0, y = 0, z = 1m, Q = 35kN
𝑟= 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑧2 = 1 = 1
3𝑄𝑧 3 3(35𝑘𝑁)(1𝑚)3
∆𝜎𝑧 = 5
= 5
= 𝟏𝟔. 𝟕𝟏 𝒌𝑷𝒂
2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋(1𝑚)
SAMPLE PROBLEM 1
b) 1m from center, 1m depth:
𝑟= 𝑥2 + 𝑦2 + 𝑧2 = 12 + 12 = 1.4142 𝑜𝑟 2 (𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝐴)
3𝑄𝑧 3 3(35𝑘𝑁)(1𝑚)3
∆𝜎𝑧 = 5
= = 𝟐. 𝟗𝟓 𝒌𝑷𝒂
2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋( 2𝑚) 5
b) Determine the vertical stress increase in kPa at a point which coordinate is (1.5, 0, 2).
c) Determine the vertical stress increase in kPa at a point which coordinate is (1.5,1.2, 2).
SAMPLE PROBLEM 2
a) Determine the vertical stress increase in kPa at a point 2m directly below A.
x = 0, y = 0, z = 2m, Q = 1200 kN
𝑟= 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 22 = 4 = 2
3𝑄𝑧 3 3(1200𝑘𝑁)(2𝑚)3
∆𝜎𝑧 = 5
= 5
= 𝟏𝟒𝟑. 𝟐𝟒 𝒌𝑷𝒂
2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋(2𝑚)
SAMPLE PROBLEM 2
b) Determine the vertical stress increase in kPa at a point which coordinate is (1.5, 0, 2).
𝑟= 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 22 = 1.52 + 22 = 2.5
3𝑄𝑧 3 3(1200𝑘𝑁)(2𝑚)3
∆𝜎𝑧 = 5
= 5
= 𝟒𝟔. 𝟗𝟒 𝒌𝑷𝒂
2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋(2.5𝑚)
SAMPLE PROBLEM 2
b) Determine the vertical stress increase in kPa at a point which coordinate is (1.5,1.2, 2).
3𝑄𝑧 3 3(1200𝑘𝑁)(2𝑚)3
∆𝜎𝑧 = 5
= 5
= 𝟐𝟕. 𝟗𝟓 𝒌𝑷𝒂
2𝜋𝑟 2𝜋(2.7731𝑚)
LINE LOAD
Example: FOUNDATION OF A FENCE
Equation:
2𝑞𝐿 𝑧 3 𝐼𝑞𝐿
∆𝜎𝑧 = 2 2 2
=
𝜋(𝑥 + 𝑧 ) 𝑧
1
𝐼=
𝑥 2 2
𝜋 1+
𝑧
SAMPLE PROBLEM 3
A line load acting on the ground surface has a value of 100kN/m. Determine the vertical stress
increase at a point with 3m distance perpendicular from the line load and 3m below the ground
surface.
SAMPLE PROBLEM 3
Determine the vertical stress increase at a point with 3m distance perpendicular from the line
load and 3m below the ground surface.
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𝐼𝑠 = [𝛼 + sin 𝛼 cos(𝛼 + 2𝛽)]
𝜋
CIRCULAR LOAD
Example: TANK FOUNDATION
Equation:
under center:
∆𝜎𝑧 = 𝑞𝑠 𝐼𝑐
1.5
1
𝐼𝑐 = 1 − 2
𝑟0
1+
𝑧
SAMPLE PROBLEM 4
The total vertical load on a ring foundation shown in the figure is 4000kN. (a)Determine the
plotting parameters for the vertical stress increase with depth of 8m under the center of the
ring, (b) determine the maximum vertical stress increase and its location.
SAMPLE PROBLEM 4
(a)Determine the plotting parameters for the vertical stress increase with depth of 8m under
the center of the ring.
Based from the table, the largest vertical stress increase is 24.85kPa and it is at 4m depth.
RECTANGULAR LOAD
Example: COLUMN FOUNDATION
Equation:
under corner:
∆𝜎𝑧 = 𝑞𝑠 𝐼𝑧
𝐵 1.5 𝐿 2.25
𝑚= = = 0.5 𝑛= = = 0.75 𝐼𝑧 = 0.105
𝑧 3 𝑧 3
𝑄 2025 𝑘𝑁
𝑞𝑠 = = = 150 𝑘𝑃𝑎
𝐴 3𝑚 × 4.5𝑚
∆𝜎𝑧 = 4𝑞𝑠 𝐼𝑧 = 4 × 150𝑘𝑃𝑎 × 0.105 = 𝟔𝟑𝒌𝑷𝒂
SAMPLE PROBLEM 5
Determine the vertical stress increase at a depth of 3m b) under
the center of one of its 4.5m length sides.
4.5m
Divide the rectangle, so that the point B is the corner.
𝐵 3 𝐿 2.25
𝑚= = =1 𝑛= = = 0.75 𝐼𝑧 = 0.158
𝑧 3 𝑧 3
𝑄 2025 𝑘𝑁
𝑞𝑠 = = = 150 𝑘𝑃𝑎
𝐴 3𝑚 × 4.5𝑚
∆𝜎𝑧 = 2𝑞𝑠 𝐼𝑧 = 2 × 150𝑘𝑃𝑎 × 0.158 = 𝟒𝟕. 𝟒𝒌𝑷𝒂
SAMPLE PROBLEM 5
Determine the vertical stress increase at a depth of 3m c) at a
distance of 1.5m from a corner perpendicular to 4.5m length side.
𝐵 1.5 𝐿 4.5
𝑚= = = 0.5 𝑛= = = 1.5 𝐼𝑧 = 0.13
𝑧 3 𝑧 3
SAMPLE PROBLEM 5
Determine the vertical stress increase at a depth of 3m c) at a
distance of 1.5m from a corner perpendicular to 4.5m length side.