The results of a plate-load test in a clay soil are shown below. The size of the plate is 0.41m x 0.41m. If a square column foundation (3m x 3m) that should carry a load of 2700KN, what is the estimated settlement of the foundation? Load/unit area (KN/m2) 200 Settlement Load/unit area (kN/m2) (mm) 200 400 600 800 6. 0. 300 10 400 13 500 20 20 600 29 30 40 50 60 70 Answer = mm Settlement (mm)

The results of a plate-load test in a clay soil are shown below. The size of the plate is 0.41m x 0.41m. If a square column foundation (3m x 3m) that should carry a load of 2700KN, what is the estimated settlement of the foundation? Load/unit area (KN/m2) 200 Settlement Load/unit area (kN/m2) (mm) 200 400 600 800 6. 0. 300 10 400 13 500 20 20 600 29 30 40 50 60 70 Answer = mm Settlement (mm)

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter17: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.6P

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