Following are the results obtained from a plate load test performed on a square plate of 30 cm x 30 cm size at a depth of 1.5 m below as, in a homogeneous sand bed. Determine ultimate load which a footing of size 2 m x 2 m placed at 1.5 m below G.L. of the same soil, if allowable settlement is 15 mm. Settlement, mm 10 20 30 40 50 60 50 Load, kN/m² 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

Following are the results obtained from a plate load test performed on a square plate of 30 cm x 30 cm size at a depth of 1.5 m below as, in a homogeneous sand bed. Determine ultimate load which a footing of size 2 m x 2 m placed at 1.5 m below G.L. of the same soil, if allowable settlement is 15 mm. Settlement, mm 10 20 30 40 50 60 50 Load, kN/m² 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter17: Subsoil Exploration

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Problem 17.10P

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