Q.1 Capillarity Action The natural groundwater table at a site is located 2m below the ground level. Laboratory tests reveal that the void ratio of the soil is 0.75 while the grain size corresponding to 10% fines is 0.05. Determine the depth of zone of saturation below GL. assume C = 0.2 cm²

Q.1 Capillarity Action The natural groundwater table at a site is located 2m below the ground level. Laboratory tests reveal that the void ratio of the soil is 0.75 while the grain size corresponding to 10% fines is 0.05. Determine the depth of zone of saturation below GL. assume C = 0.2 cm²

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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.

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Capillarity Action
The natural groundwater table at a site
is located 2m below the ground level.
Laboratory tests reveal that the void
ratio of the soil is 0.75 while the grain
size corresponding to 10% fines is 0.05.
Determine the depth of zone of saturation
below GL. assume C = 0.2 cm²

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