boussinesq stress contour chart

stuckinjersey said:

help! I have no idea how to use this chart and I can't figure it out. can anyone provide a reference on how to read these things or any instructions?
I thought I knew, but I get the wrong answer on all the review problems using this chart. I searched online and cannot find a "how to".

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chess5329 said:

stuckinjersey said:

help! I have no idea how to use this chart and I can't figure it out. can anyone provide a reference on how to read these things or any instructions?
I thought I knew, but I get the wrong answer on all the review problems using this chart. I searched online and cannot find a "how to".

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What chart are you talking about? for Square, Circular, Continuous, Rect. footings.....which one?

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stuckinjersey said:

chess5329 said:

stuckinjersey said:

help! I have no idea how to use this chart and I can't figure it out. can anyone provide a reference on how to read these things or any instructions?
I thought I knew, but I get the wrong answer on all the review problems using this chart. I searched online and cannot find a "how to".

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What chart are you talking about? for Square, Circular, Continuous, Rect. footings.....which one?

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square. the chart has semi circular pressure bulbs and the axis say 0.5B, 1B, 1.5B, 2B, and so on

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