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PRACTICE PROMPT
Use this fictional setting to practise clear reasoning. It is not an assessment or institution paper.
The setting
A pad foundation carrying 1,200 kN on ground with an allowable bearing pressure of 150 kN/m².
Your task
Size the pad and check the structural design.
What a useful response would show
Bearing first, then bending and punching shear.
Reflect afterwards
- What assumption mattered most?
- What would you check before using this on a real project?
- Could another engineer follow your recommendation?