Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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ISBN: 9781337630931
Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
Publisher: Cengage,
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The vertical displacement of the structural foundation due to the loading from the superstructure is known as settlement. It is due to the reduction of air voids present in the soil. The amount of vertical displacement depends on the bearing capacity of …
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A soil profile shown is subjected to a load of 48 kN/m2 at the ground surface. The preconsolidation pressure of the clay Pc = 160 kPa. Determine the settlement of the clay layer caused by primary consolidation. Use Cs = 1/5 Cc. 48 kN/m2 ground surface 4m Sand Ys =16 kN/m³ ground water țablę 6m Y sat =18 kN/m³ Clay 3m 6m Ysat =19 kN/m³ Ans. 71 mm
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Transcribed Image Text:A soil profile shown is subjected to a load of 48 kN/m2 at the ground surface. The preconsolidation pressure of the clay Pc = 160 kPa. Determine the settlement of the clay layer caused by primary consolidation. Use Cs = 1/5 Cc. 48 kN/m2 ground surface 4m Sand Ys =16 kN/m³ ground water țablę 6m Y sat =18 kN/m³ Clay 3m 6m Ysat =19 kN/m³ Ans. 71 mm
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