For the square footing (1.5mx1.5m) shown in Figure (Q5), Find the total settlement (elastic and consolidation) at the center of the foundation. Use the approximate method to compute the stress increase. 1.5m 3.5m 5.0m Figure (05) 1000 kN 1.5m 1.5m Year 19 kN/m² E, -40 MPa H.- 0.25 Y Y-18 kN/m² 20 kN/m² Y 10 kN/m² E, -50 MPa, μ, = 0.3 C = 0.3, C, = 0.04 de -90 kN/m², e. - 0.8 Rock W.T

For the square footing (1.5mx1.5m) shown in Figure (Q5), Find the total settlement (elastic and consolidation) at the center of the foundation. Use the approximate method to compute the stress increase. 1.5m 3.5m 5.0m Figure (05) 1000 kN 1.5m 1.5m Year 19 kN/m² E, -40 MPa H.- 0.25 Y Y-18 kN/m² 20 kN/m² Y 10 kN/m² E, -50 MPa, μ, = 0.3 C = 0.3, C, = 0.04 de -90 kN/m², e. - 0.8 Rock W.T

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter17: Subsoil Exploration

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Problem 17.14P

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