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Example 6.3 · Strip footing

Example 6.3 of Das & Sivakugan (2017), Principles of Foundation Engineering, solved in Rischio: allowable load per metre, FS 3, beside the source's answers.

Source: Das, B. M., & Sivakugan, N. (2017). Principles of Foundation Engineering, SI edition, 9th ed. Cengage Learning. Example 6.3.
ID: das-pfe9-6-3

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Source vs Rischio

	Source	Rischio	Difference
Allowable load per metre, FS 3	621 kN/m	622 kN/m	+0.1 %

Every check

What the engine checks in this model, against Rischio's default limits.

Bearing capacityPasses	$\mathrm{FS} = 19.87$	$\ge 3.0$	Passes
Eccentricity along the widthPasses	$e_B = 0.00\,\mathrm{m}$	$\le 0.333\,\mathrm{m}$	Passes

The model

The example's data, element by element, as the model holds it.

FootingFooting · Strip

Width $B$: 2 m
Embedment depth $D$: 1.5 m

LoadLoad · per metre run

Vertical load $V$: 93.9 kN
Horizontal load $H$: 0 kN
Moment along the width $M_B$: 0 kN·m

SoilStratum

Unit weight $\gamma$: 19 kN/m³
Cohesion $c'$: 10 kPa
Friction angle $\varphi'$: 26 °

Example 6.3 · Strip footing

Source vs Rischio

Every check

The model

How it's calculated