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Q.2 Redo Problem 1 assuming the foundation to be 8ft 6ft in plan. Assume that the total
weight of the foundation and the machine is the same as in Problem 1.
Q.3 A concrete foundation supporting a machine is 3.5m 2.5m in plan and is subjected to
a sinusoidal oscillating force (vertical) having amplitude of 10 kN (not frequency
dependent). The operating frequency is 2000cpm. The weight of the machine and
foundation is 400 kN. Given the following soil properties:
Q.4 Consider the case of a single cylinder reciprocating engine. For the engine: