Compute the immediate settlement 4H; using the Schmertmann formula using an average dq value (g,2 = 233.3 kPa, q,2 = 163.3 kPa, q = 77.0 kPa, q =44.0 kPa and q,5 = 28.0). E, at point A is 20.400 kPa, L= 0.5 and C, = C, = 1. Compare the results with an alternate method (1-v² E, using AH = q,5 where v= 0.3 and I, = 0.95. Q = 2,100 kN B= 3m x 3m 1.5 m 1.5 m A. 3 m B. SAND 5m ROCK

Compute the immediate settlement 4H; using the Schmertmann formula using an average dq value (g,2 = 233.3 kPa, q,2 = 163.3 kPa, q = 77.0 kPa, q =44.0 kPa and q,5 = 28.0). E, at point A is 20.400 kPa, L= 0.5 and C, = C, = 1. Compare the results with an alternate method (1-v² E, using AH = q,5 where v= 0.3 and I, = 0.95. Q = 2,100 kN B= 3m x 3m 1.5 m 1.5 m A. 3 m B. SAND 5m ROCK

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

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