Refer to Figure P5.5. Using the procedure outlined in Section 5.5, determine the average stress increase in the clay layer below the center of the foundation due to the net foundation load of 900 kN 900 kN (net load)Sandy = 15.7 kN/m³-1.52 m1.83 m x 1.83 mGroundwater tableSand1.22 m.Ysat = 19.24 kN/m³Ysat = 19.24 kN/m3= 0.68C. = 0.25C; = 0.063.05 mPreconsolidation pressure =100 kN/m2Figure P5.5

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Refer to Figure P5.5. Using the procedure outlined in Section 5.5, determine the average stress increase in the clay layer below the center of the foundation due to the net foundation load of 900 kN

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Refer to Figure P5.5. Using the procedure outlined in Section 5.5, determine the average stress increase in the clay layer below the center of the foundation due to the net foundation load of 900 kN

900 kN (net load)
Sand
y = 15.7 kN/m³-
1.52 m
1.83 m x 1.83 m
Groundwater table
Sand
1.22 m.
Ysat = 19.24 kN/m³
Ysat = 19.24 kN/m3
= 0.68
C. = 0.25
C; = 0.06
3.05 m
Preconsolidation pressure =
100 kN/m2
Figure P5.5

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