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A soil to be used as a foundation for a dam has a void ratio of 0.42 and G = 2.62. Evaluate the permissible exit gradient. Factor of safety equal to 5 should be taken.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter5: Ultimate Bearing Capacity Of Shallow Foundations: Special Cases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.5P

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