Question 1) For a shallow foundation measuring (1.7 m x 2.2 m) as shown below: ,A. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Mayerhof. Then,B. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Bowles, if the water table rises 1.5 m. Then,Use yw=10 kN/m³qnet= 1.2 MN/m2G.S1.5 mSandYd=16 kN/m³ Ysat= 17 kN/m3%3D2.5 mN60=52V W.T.Silty Sand Ya=18 kN/m³ Ysat = 18.5 kN/m?N60=523.5 mSandYa=19 kN/m3Ysat = 22 kN/m³e, = 0.4, Ae=0.04 , o'= 194 kN/m25 mCc= 0.3, Cs= 0.2 , Ca= 0.05 N60=60CS Scanned with CamScanner

Given, qnet = 1.2 MN/m2 B = 1.7 m

Question 1) For a shallow foundation measuring (1.7 m x 2.2 m) as shown below: , A. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Mayerhof. Then, B. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Bowles, if the water table rises 1.5 m. Then, Use yw=10 kN/m³

Question 1) For a shallow foundation measuring (1.7 m x 2.2 m) as shown below: , A. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Mayerhof. Then, B. Estimate the elastic settlement proposed by Bowles, if the water table rises 1.5 m. Then, Use yw=10 kN/m³

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Chapter9: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

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