Soil mechanics analysis

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Soil mechanics analysis Pressure distribution

• References
• Rajapakse, Ruwan. Geotechnical Engineering
  Calculations and Rules of Thumb.
• 2. Schroeder, W.L., Dickenson, S.E, Warrington,
  Don, C. Soils in Construction. Fifth Edition.
  Upper Saddle River, New Jersey Prentice Hall,
  2004.

• Learning objectives
• Determine pressure distribution for applied loads

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For a strip foot use the below illustration
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