11.1 A vertical column load, P = 600 kN, is applied to a rigid concrete foundation with dimensions B = 1 m and L = 2 m, as shown in Figure 11.45. The founda- tion rests at a depth D = 0.75 m on a uniform dense sand with the following properties: average modulus of elasticity, E 20,600 kN/m², and Poisson's ratio, μ = 0.3. Estimate the elastic settlement due to the net applied pressure, Ao, on the foundation. Given: H = 5 m. Foundation BXL Figure 11.45 600 KN V A Ao Soil Ms = 0.3 Es = 20, 600 kN/m² Rock = 0.75 m 5.0 m

11.1 A vertical column load, P = 600 kN, is applied to a rigid concrete foundation with dimensions B = 1 m and L = 2 m, as shown in Figure 11.45. The founda- tion rests at a depth D = 0.75 m on a uniform dense sand with the following properties: average modulus of elasticity, E 20,600 kN/m², and Poisson's ratio, μ = 0.3. Estimate the elastic settlement due to the net applied pressure, Ao, on the foundation. Given: H = 5 m. Foundation BXL Figure 11.45 600 KN V A Ao Soil Ms = 0.3 Es = 20, 600 kN/m² Rock = 0.75 m 5.0 m

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