Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.14P
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Find the elastic settlement using Burland and Burbidge’s method.
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0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
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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
qnet= 1.2 MN/m2
G.S
1.5 m
Sand
Yd=16 kN/m³ Ysat= 17 kN/m3
%3D
2.5 m
N60=52
V W.T.
Silty Sand Ya=18 kN/m³ Ysat = 18.5 kN/m?
N60=52
3.5 m
Sand
Ya=19 kN/m3
Ysat = 22 kN/m³
e, = 0.4, Ae=0.04 , o'= 194 kN/m2
5 m
Cc= 0.3, Cs= 0.2 , Ca= 0.05 N60=60
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Following are the results of a standard
penetration test in the field (sandy soil):
Depth (m)
Field value of N60
1.5
3.0
12
4.5
11
6.0
7.5
13
9.0
11
10.5
13
Estimate the net allowable bearing capacity
of a mat foundation 6.5 m x 5.0 m in plan.
Here, Df = 1.5 m , and allowable settlement
50 mm. Assume that the unit weight of soil
(v) = 16.5 KN/m³
Select one:
O a. 30.23 kN/m2
O b. 365.86 kN/m²
c. 302.3 kN/m2
O d. 302.3 N/m
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