NCEES Civil PE Specification Geotechnical: Bearing capacity
Problem
Pictured below is a diagram of a foundation that has a total load of 20 kips coming from a column supported above.
Based on the dimensions shown, determine the total gross bearing pressure imposed on the soil due to the column load and foundation self-weight.
Consider the foundation material to be reinforced concrete with a weight of \(150 \ pcf\).
Ignore any overburden pressure.
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