Computer · Geotechnical Engineering
The width (B) of the foundation of a masonry wall of thickness 't' directly resting on a foundation block should be determined based on which criteria? (Where W = total load per meter, p0 = safe bearing capacity of soil, and x = cantilever projection of foundation block from bending moment considerations)
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- 1Maximum of B = Wp0 and B = 2t + 2x✓
- 2B = 3t
- 3B = 2t + 2x
- 4B = Wp0
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Maximum of B = Wp0 and B = 2t + 2x
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