The elastic settlement below the center of the tank at z = 0 and 3m. The elastic settlement at (i) z = 1.5m, s = 0; (ii) z = 1.5m, s = 3m. ssume that y=03 F = 36MN/m² R = 6m and a = 1451-²

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3.11 An oil storage tank that is circular in plan is to be constructed over a layer of sand, as shown
in Figure P3.5. Calculate the following settlements due to the uniformly distributed load g of the
storage tank:
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(a) The elastic settlement below the center of the tank at z = 0 and 3m.
(b) The elastic settlement at (i) z = 1.5m, s = 0; (ii) z = 1.5m, s = 3m.
Assume that v = 0.3, E = 36MN/m², B = 6m, and q = 145kN/m²
Diameter 8-
Center line
TE
Sand
Unit weight - Y
Poisson's ratio = v
Modulus of clasticity = Ez
Figure P3.5
Transcribed Image Text:3.11 An oil storage tank that is circular in plan is to be constructed over a layer of sand, as shown in Figure P3.5. Calculate the following settlements due to the uniformly distributed load g of the storage tank: 9 (a) The elastic settlement below the center of the tank at z = 0 and 3m. (b) The elastic settlement at (i) z = 1.5m, s = 0; (ii) z = 1.5m, s = 3m. Assume that v = 0.3, E = 36MN/m², B = 6m, and q = 145kN/m² Diameter 8- Center line TE Sand Unit weight - Y Poisson's ratio = v Modulus of clasticity = Ez Figure P3.5
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