1. A soil profile is shown in Figure 1. Assuming the water table is located at the surface and the profile is undisturbed. Show the variation of total vertical and horizontal stresses with the depth to a total depth of 12m. Assume there is a surcharge of 6kN/m2 and Groundwater is 5m below the surface. 5m Sandy clay c=25KN/m², =10°, y=18KN/m³ 7.5m Silt c=10kN/m²?, =15°, y=20KN/m³ Sand =35°, y=19KN/m³ Figure 1

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Calculation of Settlement

The vertical displacement of the structural foundation due to the loading from the superstructure is known as settlement. It is due to the reduction of air voids present in the soil. The amount of vertical displacement depends on the bearing capacity of the soil on which the foundation is laid. The effect of the settlement depends on the magnitude of settlement, uniformity, and the structural design of the structure. The maximum allowable settlement for residential and office buildings should be less than 18 mm, for industrial buildings, it is 38 mm and for commercial buildings, it is 25 mm.