1) For the foundation sitting on top of the 5m thick soil calculate dimension. (Factor of Safety:3) (6x100) kN A-6 B=2 (2x3) kNm SPT-N (6+2) 5m Uniform sand (KUM) r- 15 kN/m? Determine the o (angle of internal friction angle) by using the chart on lecture notes. Foundation embedment depth is 3m. a Find the dimension b based on bearing capacity b. Find settlement by using 2:1 rule (DO NOT CHANGE DIMENSION AFTER SETTLEMENT Calculation).

1) For the foundation sitting on top of the 5m thick soil calculate dimension. (Factor of Safety:3) (6x100) kN A-6 B=2 (2x3) kNm SPT-N (6+2) 5m Uniform sand (KUM) r- 15 kN/m? Determine the o (angle of internal friction angle) by using the chart on lecture notes. Foundation embedment depth is 3m. a Find the dimension b based on bearing capacity b. Find settlement by using 2:1 rule (DO NOT CHANGE DIMENSION AFTER SETTLEMENT Calculation).

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter9: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.13P: It is proposed to place a 9 ft 9 ft foundation at 6 ft depth in a sandy soil, where the average N60...

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