A continuous foundation on a deposit of sand layer is shown in below along with the variation of the cone penetration resistance qc. Assuming =18 kN/m3 and the creep is at the end of 10 years after construction, calculate the elastic settlement of the foundation using the strain influence factor method. Use equations in the figure.

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A continuous foundation on a deposit of sand layer is shown in below
along with the variation of the cone penetration resistance qc. Assuming =18 kN/m3 and the creep is at the end of 10 years after construction, calculate the elastic settlement of the foundation using the strain influence factor method. Use equations in the figure.

15m
T= 195 kN/m?
ge(kN/m?)
25 m-
ac=1750
Sand
gc=3450
Use this equations.
8
S, - C,G7 – )Az
gc=2900
E, = 3.5q, (for LB 2 10)
14
Depth (m)
2.
Transcribed Image Text:15m T= 195 kN/m? ge(kN/m?) 25 m- ac=1750 Sand gc=3450 Use this equations. 8 S, - C,G7 – )Az gc=2900 E, = 3.5q, (for LB 2 10) 14 Depth (m) 2.
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