A rigid shallow foundation 1 × 2 m is shown in the scheme. Calculate the elastic settlement at the centre of the foundation. q= 150 kPa 1m E, (kPa) 1m. 1 10000 Sand Hs=0.3 2 8000 3 4 12000 Rock Scheme 3.2 1m g=150 kPa z, m Sand Hs =0.3 0-2.5 7 2.5-6.5 11 6.5– 10.0 14 Scheme 3.3 Assume the rock layer exists at depth z = 10 m. (u) z

A rigid shallow foundation 1 × 2 m is shown in the scheme. Calculate the elastic settlement at the centre of the foundation. q= 150 kPa 1m E, (kPa) 1m. 1 10000 Sand Hs=0.3 2 8000 3 4 12000 Rock Scheme 3.2 1m g=150 kPa z, m Sand Hs =0.3 0-2.5 7 2.5-6.5 11 6.5– 10.0 14 Scheme 3.3 Assume the rock layer exists at depth z = 10 m. (u) z

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Chapter6: Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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