8.10 The results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil deposit are as follows: Standard penetration Depth (m) number, N60 1.5 11 3.0 10 4.5 12 6.0 9 7.5 14 What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a founda- tion planned to be 1.83 m x 1.83 m? Let D, = 0.91 m and the allowable settlement = 25 mm, and use the relationship presented in Table 8.9.

8.10 The results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil deposit are as follows: Standard penetration Depth (m) number, N60 1.5 11 3.0 10 4.5 12 6.0 9 7.5 14 What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a founda- tion planned to be 1.83 m x 1.83 m? Let D, = 0.91 m and the allowable settlement = 25 mm, and use the relationship presented in Table 8.9.

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Chapter12: Subsurface Exploration

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