8.6 For a shallow foundation supported by a silty clay, as shown in Figure 8.5, the following are given: Length, L = 2 m Width, B = 1 m Depth of foundation, D; = 1 m Thickness of foundation, t = 0.23 m Load per unit area,qo = 190 kN/m² Ef = 15 x 106 kN/m² The silty clay soil has the following properties: H = 2 m H₂ = 0.4 E, = 9000 kN/m² k = 500 kN/m²/m Using Eq. (8.22), estimate the elastic settlement of the foundation.

8.6 For a shallow foundation supported by a silty clay, as shown in Figure 8.5, the following are given: Length, L = 2 m Width, B = 1 m Depth of foundation, D; = 1 m Thickness of foundation, t = 0.23 m Load per unit area,qo = 190 kN/m² Ef = 15 x 106 kN/m² The silty clay soil has the following properties: H = 2 m H₂ = 0.4 E, = 9000 kN/m² k = 500 kN/m²/m Using Eq. (8.22), estimate the elastic settlement of the foundation.

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Chapter7: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

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