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Chapter 17, Problem 17.2P
A 3 m × 4 m footing, founded at 2 m depth in a clay, applies a net pressure of 200 kN/m2. The bed rock lies 10 m below the footing. The modulus of elasticity of the clay is 30 MN/m2. Using Janbu’s generalized relationship [Eq. (17.1)], assuming undrained conditions and flexible footing carrying uniform pressure, estimate the expected settlement.
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