A shallow foundation measuring 1 m 2 m in plan is to be constructed over a

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A shallow foundation measuring 1 m × 2 m in plan is to be constructed over a normally consolidated sand layer. Given: Df = 1 m, N60 increases with depth, N60 (in the depth of stress influence) = 12, and qnet = 153 kN/m2. Estimate the elastic settlement using Burland and Burbidge’s method (Section 9.6).

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

ISBN: 9781337705028

9th Edition

Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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