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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering  (8th

Chapter Edition)
10, Problem 11P  

Problem

Refer to Figure 10.41. Due to application of line loads q1 and q2, the vertical stress increase at
point A is 42 kN/m2. Determine the magnitude of q2.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1 of 6

Show the line loads on the soil element as shown in the figure.

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Step 2 of 6

Write the equation for determining the increase in stress at a point below the ground surface due
to vertical line load as given by the equation: Chapter 10, Problem 11P

 …… (1)

Here,   is the vertical line load acting on the ground surface,   is the depth of the stress
calculated from ground surface, and   is the horizontal distance from the line load to the point
where stress is calculated.

Write the equation for determining the increase in stress at a point below the ground surface due
to horizontal line load as given by the equation:

 …… (2)

Here,   is the horizontal line load acting on the ground surface,   is the depth of the stress
calculated from ground surface, and   is the horizontal distance from the line load to the point
where stress is calculated.

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Step 3 of 6

The increase in stress due to the first vertical line load:

Substitute for 292 kN/m for  , 3 m for z, 3 m for   in equation (1).

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Step 4 of 6

The increase in stress due to the second vertical line load:

Substitute for 3 m for z and 7.5 m for x in the equation (1).

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Chapter 10, Problem 11P

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Step 5 of 6

The increase in stress due to the horizontal line load:

Substitute for 3 m for z and 7.5 m for x in equation (2).

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Step 6 of 6

Calculate the total stress increase at point A.

Substitute   for  ,   for  ,   for   and 

 for  .

Therefore, the magnitude of line load   is  .

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