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Q4. Consolidation is a term used to describe the volume reduction of: (a) Saturated clay (b) Dry clay (c) Saturated sand (d) Fissured rock

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.3P

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Calculation of Settlement

The vertical displacement of the structural foundation due to the loading from the superstructure is known as settlement. It is due to the reduction of air voids present in the soil. The amount of vertical displacement depends on the bearing capacity of the soil on which the foundation is laid. The effect of the settlement depends on the magnitude of settlement, uniformity, and the structural design of the structure. The maximum allowable settlement for residential and office buildings should be less than 18 mm, for industrial buildings, it is 38 mm and for commercial buildings, it is 25 mm.

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(a) Saturated clay
(b) Dry clay
(e) Saturated sand
(d) Fissured rock

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