Q2: A rectangular foundation 4 x2 m, carrying a uniform pressure of 200 kN/m, is located at a depth of 1.5m in a layer of saturated clay 5m thick for which the value of E, is 45MN/m². The layer is underlain by a second saturated clay layer 10m thick for which the value of E, is 80MN/m². A hard stratum lies below the second layer. Ground water table is at the depth of foundation. Determine the average immediate settlement under the foundation.

Q2: A rectangular foundation 4 x2 m, carrying a uniform pressure of 200 kN/m, is located at a depth of 1.5m in a layer of saturated clay 5m thick for which the value of E, is 45MN/m². The layer is underlain by a second saturated clay layer 10m thick for which the value of E, is 80MN/m². A hard stratum lies below the second layer. Ground water table is at the depth of foundation. Determine the average immediate settlement under the foundation.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.11P

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