A foundation 4 x 2 m carries a uniform pressure of 200 kN/ m- at a depth of I m in a layer of saturated clay 11m deep and underlain by a hard stratum. If E for the clay is 45 MN m, determine the average value of immediate settlement under the foundation.

A foundation 4 x 2 m carries a uniform pressure of 200 kN/ m- at a depth of I m in a layer of saturated clay 11m deep and underlain by a hard stratum. If E for the clay is 45 MN m, determine the average value of immediate settlement under the foundation.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter17: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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A foundation 4 x 2 m carries a uniform pressure of 200 kN/m² at a depth of Im
in a layer of saturated clay 11 m deep and underlain by a hard stratum. If E for
the clay is 45 MN/m-,
determine the average value of inmmediate settlement
under the foundation.

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