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Step 1 1 of 17
kN
Given a flexible rectangular area that is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of q = 330
, determine the increase in
m2
vertical load at each point A, B, and c shown in figure 10.47, considering the vertical stress at depth of z = 6 m.
Step 2 2 of 17
To determine the increase in vertical stress at each point using a corner method, use the formula.
Δσz = qI3
(1)
Where: q - uniformly distributed load. I3 - constant, can be obtained in Table 10.10.
Step 3 3 of 17
To determine the value of the constant I3 in Table 10.10, determine first the values of m, and n, using the formulas.
B
m= (2)
z
L
n= (3)
z
For the dimension of the rectangle consider the condition, B < L always.
Step 4 4 of 17
POINT A To determine the increase in vertical stress at point A, refer to the figure shown.
Step 5 5 of 17
Determine the constant I3 in Table 10.10 by calculating the value of m and n using eq. (2) and (3), with B
= 9 m, L = 18 m,
and z = 6 m.
B 9
m= = = 1.5
z 6
L 8
n= = =3
z 6
From Table 10.10, there is no direct value of I3 for the value of m
= 1.5, and n = 3,the values available is shown in the table
below. Using interpolation method, the value of the constant is I3 = 0.2279.
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Step 6 6 of 17
kN
Calculate the increase in vertical stress at point A by substituting the value of the uniform load of q = 330 , and the
m2
constant I3 = 0.2279 to eq. (1).
Δσz = qI3
= 330(0.2279)
kN
= 75.2 2
m
Step 7 7 of 17
POINT B To determine the increase in vertical stress at point B, refer to the figure shown, consider a rectangle corner at point B
(a) then subtract the rectangle (b) to obtain the increase in vertical stress at point B using corner method.
Step 8 8 of 17
Considering figure a. Determine the constant I3(a) in Table 10.10 by calculating the value of m and n using eq. (2) and (3), with
B = 9 m, L = 23 m, and z = 6 m.
B 9
m= = = 1.5
z 6
L 23
n= = = 3.83
z 6
From Table 10.10, there is no direct value of I3(a) for the value of m
= 1.5, and n = 3.83, the values available is shown in the
table below. Using interpolation method, the value of the constant is I3(a)
= 0.2288.
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Step 9 9 of 17
Considering figure b. Determine the constant I3(b) in Table 10.10 by calculating the value of m and n using eq. (2) and (3), with
B = 5 m, L = 9 m, and z = 6 m.
B 5
m= = = 0.83
z 6
L 9
n = = = 1.5
z 6
From Table 10.10, there is no direct value of I3(b) for the value of m
= 0.83, and n = 1.5, the values available is shown in the
table below. Using interpolation method, the value of the constant is I3(b)
= 0.1785.
Step 10 10 of 17
kN
Calculate the increase in vertical stress at point B by substituting the value of the uniform load of q = 330 , and the
m2
constant I3(a)
= 0.2288 and I3(b) = 0.1785 to eq. (1).
Δσz = q(I3(a) − I3(b) )
= 330(0.2288 − 0.1785)
kN
= 16.6 2
m
Step 11 11 of 17
POINT C To determine the increase in vertical stress at point C, refer to the figure shown, divide the rectangle in two 4
rectangles having a corner at point C to continue using corner method.
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Step 12 12 of 17
Considering rectangle a. Determine the constant I3(a) in Table 10.10 by calculating the value of m and n using eq. (2) and (3),
with B = 5.4 m, L = 7.2 m, and z = 6 m.
B 5.4
m= = = 0.9
z 6
L 7.2
n= = = 1.2
z 6
From Table 10.10, for the value of m = 0.9, and n = 1.2, the value of the constant is I3(a) = 0.1777.
Step 13 13 of 17
Considering rectangle b. Determine the constant I3(b) in Table 10.10 by calculating the value of m and n using eq. (2) and (3),
with B = 5.4 m, L = 10.8 m, and z = 6 m.
B 5.4
m= = = 0.9
z 6
L 10.8
n= = = 1.8
z 6
From Table 10.10, for the value of m = 0.9, and n = 1.8, the value of the constant is I3(b) = 0.1899.
Step 14 14 of 17
Considering reactangle c. Determine the constant I3(c) in Table 10.10 by calculating the value of m and n using eq. (2) and (3),
with B = 3.6 m, L = 7.2 m, and z = 6 m.
B 3.6
m= = = 0.6
z 6
L 7.2
n= = = 1.2
z 6
From Table 10.10, for the value of m = 0.6, and n = 1.2, the value of the constant is I3(c) = 0.1431.
Step 15 15 of 17
Considering reactangle d. Determine the constant I3(d) in Table 10.10 by calculating the value of m and n using eq. (2) and (3),
with B = 3.6 m, L = 10.8 m, and z = 6 m.
B 3.6
m= = = 0.6
z 6
L 10.8
n= = = 1.8
z 6
From Table 10.10, for the value of m = 0.6, and n = 1.8, the value of the constant is I3(d) = 0.1521.
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Step 16 16 of 17
To calculate the increase in vertical stress at point C, substitute the values to eq. (1) the constant I3 will be equal to the
summation of the constants at a certain rectangle.
Δσz = q(I3(a) + I3(b) + I3(c) + I3(d) )
= 330(0.1777 + 0.1899 + 0.1431 + 0.1521)
kN
= 218.72
m2
Result 17 of 17
kN
A; Δσz = 75.2
m2
kN
B; Δσz = 16.6 2
m
kN
C; Δσz = 218.72
m2
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