An undisturbed soil sample, 2 cm thick undergoes a change in thickness of 0.2 mm when subjected to a consolidation pressure of 50 kN/m2. The initial woid ratio of the sample is 1.0 What is the change n the void ratio

An undisturbed soil sample, 2 cm thick undergoes a change in thickness of 0.2 mm when subjected to a consolidation pressure of 50 kN/m2. The initial woid ratio of the sample is 1.0 What is the change n the void ratio

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

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Calculation of Settlement

The vertical displacement of the structural foundation due to the loading from the superstructure is known as settlement. It is due to the reduction of air voids present in the soil. The amount of vertical displacement depends on the bearing capacity of the soil on which the foundation is laid. The effect of the settlement depends on the magnitude of settlement, uniformity, and the structural design of the structure. The maximum allowable settlement for residential and office buildings should be less than 18 mm, for industrial buildings, it is 38 mm and for commercial buildings, it is 25 mm.

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An undisturbed soil sample, 2 cm thick undergoes
a change in thickness of 0.2 mm when subjected
to a consolidation pressure of 50 kN/m2. The initial
void ratio of the sample is 1.0 What is the change
in the void ratio

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