2. The cantilever footing is used to support a wall near its edge A so that it causes a uniform soil pressure under the footing. Determine the uniform distribution loads Wa and Wb, measured in lb per ft at pads A and B, necessary to support the wall forces of 8000 lb and 20000 lb. 20 000 lb -0.25 ft WA |--2--|- ft 8 ft- 8000 lb 1.5 ft WB -3 ft- B

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2. The cantilever footing is used to support a wall near its edge A
so that it causes a uniform soil pressure under the footing.
Determine the uniform distribution loads Wa and Wb,
measured in lb per ft at pads A and B, necessary to support
the wall forces of 8000 lb and 20000 lb.
20 000 lb
-0.25 ft
WA
|--2--|--
ft-
8 ft
8000 lb
1.5 ft
WB
-3 ft-
B
Transcribed Image Text:2. The cantilever footing is used to support a wall near its edge A so that it causes a uniform soil pressure under the footing. Determine the uniform distribution loads Wa and Wb, measured in lb per ft at pads A and B, necessary to support the wall forces of 8000 lb and 20000 lb. 20 000 lb -0.25 ft WA |--2--|-- ft- 8 ft 8000 lb 1.5 ft WB -3 ft- B
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