Computer · Geotechnical Engineering
According to the IS code method, what is the formula for the reduction factor (Rw2) due to the effect of the water table on the bearing capacity of soil, where Zw2 is the depth of the water table below the foundation base level and B is the width of the footing?
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- 1Rw2 = 0.5 × (Zw2D)
- 2Rw2 = 0.5 × (1 - Zw2B)
- 3Rw2 = 0.5 × (1 + Zw2D)
- 4Rw2 = 0.5 × (1 + Zw2B)✓
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Rw2 = 0.5 × (1 + Zw2B)
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