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Problem #2 (17 points) A rectangular foundation (2m x 4m in plan) is built on a sandy soil (effective friction angle = 35°, dry unit weight = 16.5 kN/ mand saturated unit weight = 17.5 kN/m"). Determine the net allowable bearing capacity (factor of safety = 3) of the foundation if the load is inclined 10° with respect to vertical line. Assume that the depth of foundation is 2.5 m, water table is at 1.0 m below the ground surface, general shear failure occurs in the soil. Solution