3,500 kN/m2; and µs = 0.35. (Useful formula and table can be found from Appendix)

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A rigid foundation is subjected to a vertical column load, P = 700 kN, as shown in Figure below. Estimate the elastic settlement due to the net applied pressure, Δσ, on the foundation. Given: B = 2m; L = 2m; Df = 1.5m; H = 3m; E= 13,500 kN/m2; and µs = 0.35. (Useful formula and table can be found from Appendix) 

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