QUESTION 2 2.1 A mat foundation has dimensions of 25m x 15m. The combined dead and live load on the mat is 60MN. The mat
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QUESTION 2 2.1 A mat foundation has dimensions of 25m x 15m. The combined dead and live load on the mat is 60MN. The mat is placed on a clay with cu = 35kN/m² and y = 20kN/m². Find the depth of the mat for a fully compensated foundation. [9] 2.2 Determine the ultimate bearing capacity of a raft foundation measuring 27m x 14m on a saturated clay with cu = 76 kN/m2, and D₁ = 1.2m. [3] [12 marks]