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4117110005 (2JT)

5.17. Following are the results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil deposit.
Depth (ft.) Standard penetration number, N60
5 11
10 10
15 12
20 9
25 14

What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a foundation planned to be 6 ft. x 6 ft. ? let

Df = 3 ft. and the allowable settlement = 1 inch., and use the relationship presented in Eq.

(5.60).

2 𝑁60 𝐵+1 2
qnet (kip/ft ) =
4
( 𝐵
) 𝐹𝑑 𝑆𝑒 (for 𝐵 > 4 ft)

where

Fd = depth factor = 1 + 0,33 (Df /B)

B = foundation width, in feet
Se = settlement, in inches
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Data : B = 6 ft.
Se = 1 inch.
Df = 3 ft.
Question : qnet = …. kip/ft2
Solution : From Eq. (5.60)

𝑁60 𝐵+1 2
qnet =
4
( 𝐵
) 𝐹𝑑 𝑆𝑒

11 6+1 2 3
qnet =
4
( 6
) . [1 + 0,33 6] . 1

qnet = 4,36 kip/ft2