None Q 1/ Single footing (3 by 1.5) m shown in Figure I carrying 900 kN centric load, estimate the consolidationsettlement at the center of clay layer, calculate the time required for 50% consolidation. Use y, = 10 kN/m.P = 900 kNN. G.LSandy soily = 16 kN/mW. TYsat = 18 kN/mClayy = 15 kN/m3e, = 0.8Cc = 0.3Cy = 1.3 m²/yearBed rockFigure 1Q 2/ For the same Figure in question 1 estimate the pressure increase at the end of claylayer using Boussinesq's method (m and n), the point at center of footing.Good Luck1.5 m

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Q I/ Single footing (3 by 1.5) m shown in Figure I carrying 900 kN centric load, estimate the consolidation settlement at the center of clay layer, calculate the time required for 50% consolidation. Use y, = 10 kN /m. P= 900 kN N. G.L Sandy soil y = 16 kN/m³ W. TV Ysat = 18 kN/m Clay y = 15 kN/m3 e, = 0.8 C = 0.3 Cy = 1.3 m² /year Bed rock 3 m 1.5 m

Q I/ Single footing (3 by 1.5) m shown in Figure I carrying 900 kN centric load, estimate the consolidation settlement at the center of clay layer, calculate the time required for 50% consolidation. Use y, = 10 kN /m. P= 900 kN N. G.L Sandy soil y = 16 kN/m³ W. TV Ysat = 18 kN/m Clay y = 15 kN/m3 e, = 0.8 C = 0.3 Cy = 1.3 m² /year Bed rock 3 m 1.5 m

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das

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Chapter8: Mat Foundations

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