Find the vertical stress increment due to the load at depth

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A 12 ft x 12 ft square area carrying a uniform load of 5000 lb/ft^2 s applied to the ground surface.Find the vertical stress increment due to the load at a depth of 25 ft below the center of the loaded area.

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