FoundationAoBx LSoilu, = Poisson's ratioE, == modulus of elasticity HRockFigure 11.4311.2 Refer to Figure 11.43. A square rigid foundation measuring 1.8 m x 1.8 m inplan is supported by 8 m (H) of layered soil with the following characteristics:Layer typeThickness (m) E, (kKN/m?) Ya (KN/m?)Loose sand0-220,68017.6Medium clayDense sand2- 4.5758018.319.14.5 – 858,600Given that P = 450 kN; D; = 1 m; and u,settlement of the foundation.= 0.3 for all layers, estimate the elasticO Cngagelamirg 2014©Cengage Learring 2014

Given- Square rigid foundation=1.8m×1.8mBreadth Of foundation =1.8mDF=1mμs=0.3

11.2 Refer to Figure 11.43. A square rigid foundation measuring 1.8 m x 1.8 m in plan is supported by 8 m (H) of layered soil with the following characteristics: Layor type Thickness (m) E, (KN/m²) Ya (KN/m) 0-2 Loose sand Medium clay Dense sand 20,680 7580 58,600 17.6 18.3 19.1 2-4.5 4.5 - 8 O Cengage Leaing 2014

11.2 Refer to Figure 11.43. A square rigid foundation measuring 1.8 m x 1.8 m in plan is supported by 8 m (H) of layered soil with the following characteristics: Layor type Thickness (m) E, (KN/m²) Ya (KN/m) 0-2 Loose sand Medium clay Dense sand 20,680 7580 58,600 17.6 18.3 19.1 2-4.5 4.5 - 8 O Cengage Leaing 2014

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

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