Estimate the total consolidation settlement (primary & secondary) after 2 years and 9months after the completion of primary consolidation settlement of an over consolidatedclay layer under the bridge pier as shown below. The pier's dimensions are (2 m x 3 m). UseYw= 10 kN/m³ and note that the time for completion the primary consolidation is 3 years.Qo= 960 kNG.W.L1mSandYo=16.5 kN/m2 mYsat = 18 kN/m³iSilty SandYa=17.5 kN/m33 mYsat = 18.5 kN/mClayYa=20 kN/m³ , Ysat = 21 kN/m3e, = 0.6 , Ae=0.04 , o= 78.3 kN/m?4 mCc= 0.4, Cs= 0.1, Ca= 0.02

Given, Pier dimension=2 m×3 m Q0=960 kN Unit weight of water=γw=10 kN/m3

Estimate the total consolidation settlement (primary & secondary) after 2 years and 9 months after the completion of primary consolidation settlement of an over consolidated clay layer under the bridge pier as shown below. The pier's dimensions are (2 m × 3 m). Use Yw= 10 kN/m³ and note that the time for completion the primary consolidation is 3 years. Qo= 960 kN V G.W.L 1 m Sand Ya=16.5 kN/m 2 m Ysat = 18 kN/m³

Estimate the total consolidation settlement (primary & secondary) after 2 years and 9 months after the completion of primary consolidation settlement of an over consolidated clay layer under the bridge pier as shown below. The pier's dimensions are (2 m × 3 m). Use Yw= 10 kN/m³ and note that the time for completion the primary consolidation is 3 years. Qo= 960 kN V G.W.L 1 m Sand Ya=16.5 kN/m 2 m Ysat = 18 kN/m³

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Chapter8: Mat Foundations

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