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A 40-kN axial load is applied to a short wooden post that
Chapter 1, Problem 1.21(choose chapter or problem)
A 40-kN axial load is applied to a short wooden post that is supported by a concrete footing resting on undisturbed soil. Determine (a) the maximum bearing stress on the concrete footing, (b) the size of the footing for which the average bearing stress in the soil is 145 kPa.
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QUESTION:
A 40-kN axial load is applied to a short wooden post that is supported by a concrete footing resting on undisturbed soil. Determine (a) the maximum bearing stress on the concrete footing, (b) the size of the footing for which the average bearing stress in the soil is 145 kPa.
ANSWER:
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First we have to find the maximum bearing stress on the concrete footing for given load and we also have to calculate the size of footing for which bearing stress is .