8.10 The results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil deposit are as follows: Standard penetration Depth (m) number, N60 1.5 11 3.0 10 4.5 12 6.0 9 7.5 14 What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a founda- tion planned to be 1.83 m x 1.83 m? Let D, = 0.91 m and the allowable settlement = 25 mm, and use the relationship presented in Table 8.9.

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The results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil
deposit are as follows:
Depth
Standard penetration
(m)
number, N60
1.5
11
3.0
10
4.5
12
6.0
9
7.5
14
What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a founda-
tion planned to be 1.83 m x 1.83 m? Let D,:
= 0.91 m and
the allowable settlement = 25 mm, and use the relationship
presented in Table 8.9.
Transcribed Image Text:8.10 The results of standard penetration tests in a granular soil deposit are as follows: Depth Standard penetration (m) number, N60 1.5 11 3.0 10 4.5 12 6.0 9 7.5 14 What will be the net allowable bearing capacity of a founda- tion planned to be 1.83 m x 1.83 m? Let D,: = 0.91 m and the allowable settlement = 25 mm, and use the relationship presented in Table 8.9.
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