The footing shown in Figure (1) carries (24 columns) spaced at (5 m) center to center. The vertical load and overturning moment on each column are (850 kN) and (340 kN.m), respectively. Calculate: A. The safety factor against soil shear failure. B. The settlement below the centerline due to the elastic deformation of the first layer. C. The maximum consolidation settlement. 9.5 Section A-A 0.5 mt 6.0 m > 4.0 m A A Silty Sand Sand Silty Clay Plan 850 V 3 m 340 M 3 y=18 kN/m³, c = 0, p=30° Gs=2.7, v=0.3, Es = 10 MPa y = 19 kN/m³, L.L=0.3, Gs=2.8 Y = 18 kN/m³ Fig.1 W.T 0.5

The footing shown in Figure (1) carries (24 columns) spaced at (5 m) center to center. The vertical load and overturning moment on each column are (850 kN) and (340 kN.m), respectively. Calculate: A. The safety factor against soil shear failure. B. The settlement below the centerline due to the elastic deformation of the first layer. C. The maximum consolidation settlement. 9.5 Section A-A 0.5 mt 6.0 m > 4.0 m A A Silty Sand Sand Silty Clay Plan 850 V 3 m 340 M 3 y=18 kN/m³, c = 0, p=30° Gs=2.7, v=0.3, Es = 10 MPa y = 19 kN/m³, L.L=0.3, Gs=2.8 Y = 18 kN/m³ Fig.1 W.T 0.5

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter8: Mat Foundations

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