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Principles of Foundation Engineering, SI Edition
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ISBN: 9781337672085
Author: Das, Braja M., SIVAKUGAN, Nagaratnam
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.14P
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Find the elastic settlement using Burland and Burbidge’s method.
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Question 1) For a shallow foundation measuring (1.7 m x 2.2 m) as shown below: ,
A. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Mayerhof. Then,
B. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Bowles, if the water table rises 1.5 m. Then,
Use yw=10 kN/m³
qnet= 1.2 MN/m2
G.S
1.5 m
Sand
Yd=16 kN/m³ Ysat= 17 kN/m3
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2.5 m
N60=52
V W.T.
Silty Sand Ya=18 kN/m³ Ysat = 18.5 kN/m?
N60=52
3.5 m
Sand
Ya=19 kN/m3
Ysat = 22 kN/m³
e, = 0.4, Ae=0.04 , o'= 194 kN/m2
5 m
Cc= 0.3, Cs= 0.2 , Ca= 0.05 N60=60
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Following are the results of a standard
penetration test in the field (sandy soil):
Depth (m)
Field value of N60
1.5
3.0
12
4.5
11
6.0
7.5
13
9.0
11
10.5
13
Estimate the net allowable bearing capacity
of a mat foundation 6.5 m x 5.0 m in plan.
Here, Df = 1.5 m , and allowable settlement
50 mm. Assume that the unit weight of soil
(v) = 16.5 KN/m³
Select one:
O a. 30.23 kN/m2
O b. 365.86 kN/m²
c. 302.3 kN/m2
O d. 302.3 N/m
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H.Q 6
A flexible foundation measuring 1.5 m x 3 m is supported by a
saturated clay. Given: Dr = 1.2 m, H = 3 m, Es (clay)= 600 kN/m2, and qo
= 150 kN/m?. Determine the average elastic settlement of the
foundation.
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Figure 7.3 shows a foundation of 10 ft x 6.25 ft resting on a sand
deposit. The net load per unit area at the level of the foundation, qo, is
3000 Ib/ft?. For the sand, u, = 0.3, Es = 3200 Ib/in?, Df = 2.5 ft, and H
= 32 ft. Assume that the foundation is rigid and determine the elastic
settlement the foundation would undergo.
H.O 8
Determine the net ultimate bearing capacity of mat foundations with
the following characteristics:
c, = 2500 Ib/ft, = 0, B = 20 ft, L = 30 ft, D, = 6.2 ft
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H.O 9
A 20-m-long concrete pile is shown in Figure below. Estimate the
ultimate point load Q, by
a. Meyerhof's method
b. Coyle and Castello's method
Concrete pile
460 mm x 460 mm
Loose sand
20m
y I86 ANi
Dee s
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A concrete pile 20 m long…
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