Question

Problem 5-1.
A brick pier 600 mm x 600 mm is 4 m high. It has to carry an axial load of
520 kN. The allowable bearing capacity of the soil on which the pier is to rest is
250 kN/m2. The weight of brick masonry is 18.84 kN/m3. The angle of repose is 30°
and the weight of earth is 16 kN/m3. Design a suitable foundation for the pier.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Problem 5-1.

A brick pier 600 mm x 600 mm is 4 m high. It has to carry an axial load of

520 kN. The allowable bearing capacity of the soil on which the pier is to rest is

250 kN/m2. The weight of brick masonry is 18.84 kN/m3. The angle of repose is 30°

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