QUESTION

A concrete pedestal is supported by a 2.5mx 3m footing. The top of the pedestal is subjected to a vertical force of 2400 kN and a horizontal force of 140 kN parallel to the long side of footing. The footing is 0.6 m thick and its depth below ground is 1.8m. The top of the pedestal is 2.2m from the top of the footing. Unit weights of concrete and soil are 23.5 kN/m? and 18kN/m3 respectively. Calculate the value of the maximum soil pressure in kPa.

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