A continuous foundation on a deposit of sand layer is shown in Figure P5.16 along with the variation of the modulus of elasticity of the soil (Es). Assuming g5 18 kN m3 and C2 for 10 years, calculate the elastic settlement of the foundation using the strain influence factor method.
A continuous foundation on a deposit of sand layer is shown in Figure P5.16 along with the variation of the modulus of elasticity of the soil (Es). Assuming g5 18 kN m3 and C2 for 10 years, calculate the elastic settlement of the foundation using the strain influence factor method.
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A continuous foundation on a deposit of sand layer is shown in Figure P5.16 along with the variation of the modulus of elasticity of the soil (Es). Assuming g5 18 kN m3 and C2 for 10 years, calculate the elastic settlement of the foundation using the strain influence factor method.
Transcribed Image Text:15m
Th= 195 kN/m?
-25 m
E- 6000
2
Sand
E= 12,000
E- 10,000
14
Depth (m)
Figure PS.16
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