4. A square foundation will be constructed at ground surface. The subsoil profile is shown in the figure below. The mat will have a net uniform load of 500 psf at El. O. The mat will have a net uniform load (Induce stress) at El. -15 of 360 psf, the primary consolidation settlement (in.) of the clay layer directly below the center of the foudnation is? ORIGINAL GROUND SURFACE ELEV. O ft ELEV-5 ft ELEV-10 ft ELEV-20 ft 30 ft SAND Y = 115 pcf MAT FOUNDATION SAND Y = 105 pcf GROUNDWATER TABLE 1111 NORMALLY CONSOLIDATED CLAY SATURATED UNIT WEIGHT= 95 pcf COMPRESSION INDEX C = 0.29 VOID RATIO=1.0

4. A square foundation will be constructed at ground surface. The subsoil profile is shown in the figure below. The mat will have a net uniform load of 500 psf at El. O. The mat will have a net uniform load (Induce stress) at El. -15 of 360 psf, the primary consolidation settlement (in.) of the clay layer directly below the center of the foudnation is? ORIGINAL GROUND SURFACE ELEV. O ft ELEV-5 ft ELEV-10 ft ELEV-20 ft 30 ft SAND Y = 115 pcf MAT FOUNDATION SAND Y = 105 pcf GROUNDWATER TABLE 1111 NORMALLY CONSOLIDATED CLAY SATURATED UNIT WEIGHT= 95 pcf COMPRESSION INDEX C = 0.29 VOID RATIO=1.0

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.14P

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