Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305970939
Author: Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 12, Problem 12.5P
(a)
To determine
Find the shear strength parameter
(b)
To determine
Find the shear strength at the bottom of the silty sand layer.
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
A rectangle pad footing with dimension bx1 = 2mx2m is subjected to axial loading N^tt = 600 kN. Foundation are constructed on ground surface shown as Figure 1. The water table is at -1.5m. The average unit weight of mass between soil and concrete above of the bottom foundation is given tb = 22 kN/m3. The results of the test of the relationship between the pressure and void ratio is shown in table. Load factor n is given n = 1.15.
In a geotechnical laboratory an oedometer test on a saturated clay soil was conducted. The results in the
laboratory report stated that the Cc = 0.2, Cr = 0.04 and OCR = 4.5. The existing vertical effective stress in the
field was 130 kPa. A building foundation was designed to construct above the soil condition. This will increase
the vertical stress at the center of the clay by 150 kPa. The thickness of the clay layer is 2 m and its water
content is 28%. Solve the primary consolidation settlement and determine the difference in the settlement if
OCR value were 1.5 instead 4.5.
3. There is a rectangular foundation, foundation soil stratification, self-weight
stress and additional stress calculation results are shown below (stress in kPa),
foundation soil compression test results are shown in the following table, the
requirement of the basic formula of one-way compression using the sum of
stratification method to calculate the compression of the second layer of soil.
Results of foundation soil consolidation test
p (kPa)
0
200
e
1.00
First layer
Second layer
The third layer
50
34
48
0.93 0.85 0.80
18
100
26
27
35
150
52
100
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.77
0.9m
C
C
t
Chapter 12 Solutions
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 12 - Prob. 12.1PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.2PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.3PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.4PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.5PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.6PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.7PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.8PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.9PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.10P
Ch. 12 - Prob. 12.11PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.12PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.13PCh. 12 - Following are the results of...Ch. 12 - Prob. 12.15PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.16PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.17PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.18PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.19PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.20PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.21PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.22PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.23PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.24PCh. 12 - Prob. 12.1CTP
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Civil Engineering 3. For the foundation shown in the figure, estimate the elastic settlement of the foundation using the strain influence factor method 15 years after construction. o1=又 pcf 10 x 10` 5 sand E=750 psi Y=l1opef 7.5 sand E-1200psi Y=120 pcf Sand E=1400psi Jalls pcfarrow_forwardProblem II. The initial principal stresses at a certain depth in a clay soil are 100 kPa on the horizontal plane and 50 kPa on the vertical plane. Construction of a surface foundation induces additional stresses consisting of a vertical stress of 45 kPa, a lateral stress of 20 kPa, and a counterclockwise (with respect to the horizontal plane) shear stress of 40 kPa. a. Plot Mohr's circle (1) for the initial state of the soil and (2) after construction of the foundation. b. Determine the change in magnitude of the principal stresses. C. the change in maximum shear stress d. the change in orientation of the principal stress plane resulting from the construction of the foundation.arrow_forwardThe initial principal stresses at a certain depth in a clay soil are 100 kPa on the horizontal plane and 50 kPa on the vertical plane. Construction of a surface foundation induces additional stresses consisting of a vertical stress of 45 kPa, a lateral stress of 20 kPa, and a counterclockwise (with respect to the horizontal plane) shear stressof 40 kPa. Determine the change shearing stress in kPa.arrow_forward
- 2. A series of consolidated, undrained triaxial tests were carried out on specimens of a saturated clay under no backpressure. The test data at failure are summarized: Confining Pressure (kPa) Deviator Stress (kPa) Pore Water Pressure (kPa) 150 192 80 300 341 154 450 504 222 a. Draw the Mohr circles and find the cohesion and friction angles in terms of effective stresses. b. Compute Skempton’s A-parameter at failure for all three specimens. c. Is the soil normally consolidated or overconsolidated? Why? d. Another specimen of the same clay that was consolidated under a cell pressure of 250 kPa was subjected to a consolidated, drained triaxial test. What would be the deviator stress at failure?arrow_forwardA square footing supporting a column applies a uniform pressure of 100 kPa on top of a deep clay deposit. Based on the bulbs of pressure developed below the footing shown in the following figure, which of the following statements are correct (select all that apply)? A.Immediately after construction, the effective vertical stress developed at Points B and C is the same. B.Immediately after construction, the excess pore water pressure (∆u) developed at Point B is lower than ∆u developed at Point A. C.After construction, the excess pore water pressure at Point C dissipates faster than that dissipated at Point B. D.arrow_forwardThree specimens of clay having a small air-void content were tested in the shear box. Shear loading was started immediately after the application of the normal load and was completed in 8 minutes. The results are as follows: 241 117 3 3 Normal Stress (kN/m²) 145 Shear stress at failure (kN/m²) 103 Find the apparent cohesion of the clay. 337 131 Find the angle of shearing resistance of the clay. What value of c would be obtained from an unconfined compression test on the same soil?arrow_forward
- A square footing supporting a column applies a uniform pressure of 100 kPa on top of a deep clay deposit. Based on the bulbs of pressure developed below the footing shown in the following figure, which of the following statements are correct (select all that apply)? A.Immediately after construction, the excess pore water pressure (∆u) developed at Point A remains lower than ∆u developed at Point B B.Immediately after construction, the excess pore water pressures (∆u) developed at Points B and C are the same C.Since the clay layer is homogeneous, one-dimensional Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation can be applied to provide an accurate estimate of the rate of consolidation at Points A, B, and C. D.After construction, three-dimensional seepage occurs below the foundation as the excess pore water pressures dissipate.arrow_forwardThe figure below shows a surface foundation subjected to a vertical load Q 200 kN and a moment M 50 kN-m. Please answer the following questions: (1) Soil samples from this site are mainly cohesionless sand (e'= 0). A consolidated undrained triaxial test was conducted on one of the samples at a confining pressure o, = 100 kN/m. Failure occurred when the major principal stress a = 200 kN/m with a pore water pressure u = 50 kN/m². Deternine the effective stress angle of friction, ' of the soil accordingly. (10%) (2) Calculate the equivalent load eccentrieity (5%), and cheek if it causes a separation between the foundation and the soil (5%). (3) Use general bearing capacity equation and gffective area method proposed by Meyerhof to estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation (15%), and check if it meets the required factor of safety for short-term loading (5%). %3D 10-1900EN Lonku IM-4004N-m SokUm Im B-2m.L-2m 7 17 KN m B-arrow_forwardQuestion 3 a) In a geotechnical laboratory an oedometer test on a saturated clay soil was conducted. The results in the laboratory report stated that the Ce= 0.2, C, -0.04 and OCR = 4.5. The existing vertical effective stress in the field was 130 kPa. A shallow foundation was designed to construct above the soil condition. This will increase the vertical stress at the center of the clay by 50 kPa. The thickness of the clay layer is 2 m and its water content is 28%. Solve the primary consolidation settlement and determine the difference in the settlement if OCR value were 1.5 instead 4.5.arrow_forward
- 11.19 Refer to Figure 11.45. A square footing, 2 x 2 m in size, supports a column load of 300 kN. The soil characteristics are given in the figure. Field monitoring indi- cated that the foundation settlement was 19 mm during the first 12 months. a. Estimate the average stress increase in the clay layer due to the applied load. b. Estimate the primary consolidation settlement. c. What is the degree of consolidation after 12 months? d. Estimate the coefficient of consolidation for the pressure range. e. Estimate the settlement in 24 months. 300 kN 1m 2m x 2 m Ya = 14 kN/m3 I m Yu = 17 kN/m 24% G, = 2.74 LL = 46 2 m o'= 40 kN/m² C, = 1/5C. Sand Clay Figure 11.45 O Cengrge learring 2014arrow_forwardThe initial principal stresses at a certain depth in a clay soil are 100 kPa on the horizontal plane and 50 kPa on the vertical plane (Figure No. 1). Construction of a surface foundation induces additional stresses (Figure No. 2) consisting of a vertical stress of 45 kPa, a lateral stress of 20 kPa and a counter clockwise (with respect to the horizontal plane) shear stress of 40 kPa. a. Plot Mohr's circle for the initial state of the soil b. Plot Mohr's circle for the final state of the soil C. Determine the change in magnitude of the principal stresses d. Determine the change in maximum shear stress e. Determine the change in the orientation of the principal stress plane 100 kPa 45 kPa Figure No. 1 45 kPa 40 kPa Figure No. 2 20 kPaarrow_forwardThe initial principal stresses at a certain depth in a clay soil are 100 kPa on the horizontal plane and 50 kPa on the vertical plane. Construction of a surface foundation induces additional stresses consisting of a vertical stress of 45 kPa, a lateral stress of 20 kPa, and a counterclockwise (with respect to the horizontal plane) shear stressof 40 kPa. Determine the change in orientation of the principal plane resulting from the construction of foundation. CHOICES ( WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION): a. principal stress plane rotates 23 degree counterclockwise from horizontal plane b. principal stress plane rotates 46 degree clockwise from horizontal plane c. principal stress plane rotates 23 degree clockwise from horizontal plane d. principal stress plane rotates 46 degree counterclockwise from horizontal planearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap C...Civil EngineeringISBN:9781305970939Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled SobhanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou...Civil EngineeringISBN:9781337705028Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam SivakuganPublisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou...Civil EngineeringISBN:9781305081550Author:Braja M. DasPublisher:Cengage Learning
Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap...Civil EngineeringISBN:9781305635180Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam SivakuganPublisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap C...
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9781305970939
Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou...
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9781337705028
Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Cou...
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9781305081550
Author:Braja M. Das
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap...
Civil Engineering
ISBN:9781305635180
Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher:Cengage Learning