Computer · Soil Mechanics
According to the IS code method, what is the formula for the reduction factor during the effect of the water table on the bearing capacity of soil? (where Rw = reduction factor and Zw2 = depth of water table below foundation level up to a depth equal to width B)
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- 1Rw = 0.5 × (Zw2/D)
- 2Rw = 0.5 × (1 - Zw2/B)
- 3Rw = 0.5 × (1 + Zw2/D)
- 4Rw = 0.5 × (1 + Zw2/B)✓
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Rw = 0.5 × (1 + Zw2/B)
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