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CME321 - Geotech. Eng. I

Midterm #2

Monday November 11, 2013

12:10-1:00 EX100

Hand-prepared aid sheet allowed. Calculators from Registrar's approved list. Drawing tools (including
ruler) allowed. 20 marks total (part marks indicated with each question)
1. A long foundation wall carries a line load 20 kN/m. The footing for this wall will be located at 2.0 m
depth, and a basement will be excavated such that the anticipated cover to the footing level is 0.3 m.
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