How to Calculate Bearing Capacity in Clay for Foundations?

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To calculate the bearing capacity of clay for foundations, it's essential to correlate the given shear strength with the bearing capacity parameters. The user expresses difficulty in reaching the correct solution despite backtracking their calculations. Assistance is requested by providing detailed workings to clarify the process. Understanding the relationship between shear strength and bearing capacity is crucial for accurate calculations. Clear documentation of the steps taken is necessary for effective support.
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Everything should be in the attachment, i back tracked my working with the answer given on the sheet but i still don't end up with the right solution?
 

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Chapman2233;3835230[B said:
Everything should be in the attachment, i back tracked my working with the answer given on the sheet but i still don't end up with the right solution?
You don't show your workings. Please do so in order that we may better assist. Note that the shear strength is given. You need to correlate that with the bearing capacity of the clay.
 

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