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Repeat Problem 10.12 for q = 700 kN/m2, B = 8 m, and z = 4

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Step 3 of 6

Calculate the first term in equation (1):

Substitute 8 for B, 4 for z, 0 for x:

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Step 4 of 6

Convert the angle from degrees to radians.

Calculate the second term in equation (1):

Substitute 8 for B, 4 for z, 0 for x:

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Step 5 of 6

Convert the angle from degrees to radians.

Calculate the third term.

Substitute 8 for B, 4 for z, and 0 for x:

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Calculate the increase in vertical stress by substituting the

three terms in equation (1):

Substitute for q:

Therefore, the increase in vertical stress is .

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