For the foundation shown in Figure (2), calculate the immediate settlement for a creep time of (8 years), using Schmertmann method. 1m 5 160 kPa 8m x 10m Ya 17 kN/m³, Fig.3 , qe = 13000 kPa W.T. qe = 12000 kPa Hard Rock

For the foundation shown in Figure (2), calculate the immediate settlement for a creep time of (8 years), using Schmertmann method. 1m 5 160 kPa 8m x 10m Ya 17 kN/m³, Fig.3 , qe = 13000 kPa W.T. qe = 12000 kPa Hard Rock

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For the foundation shown in Figure (2), calculate the immediate settlement for a creep
time of (8 years), using Schmertmann method.
1m
5
160 kPa
8m x 10m
Ya 17 kN/m³,
Fig.3
, qe = 13000 kPa
qe = 12000 kPa
Hard Rock
W.T.
Kia 2

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