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Estimate the (See figure below). The foundation exerts a uniform vertical stress of 120 kPa at ground level. Using these values estimate the settlement due to the clay layer. (Hand in any graphs used)

Estimate the (See figure below). The foundation exerts a uniform vertical stress of 120 kPa at ground level. Using these values estimate the settlement due to the clay layer. (Hand in any graphs used)

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Structural Analysis
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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.
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Estimate the increase in vertical stress at 0.5 m depth intervals, within the clay layer, below point A (See figure below). The foundation exerts a uniform vertical stress of 120 kPa at ground level. Using these values estimate the settlement due to the clay layer. (Hand in any graphs used) 5m 5m 2m 3m Very Dense Sand 2m 1.5m Clay E=3.5 MPa 2m Bedrock Soil profile A Plan of building 3m Soil profile and plan for Question 4 3m FA
Transcribed Image Text:Estimate the increase in vertical stress at 0.5 m depth intervals, within the clay layer, below point A (See figure below). The foundation exerts a uniform vertical stress of 120 kPa at ground level. Using these values estimate the settlement due to the clay layer. (Hand in any graphs used) 5m 5m 2m 3m Very Dense Sand 2m 1.5m Clay E=3.5 MPa 2m Bedrock Soil profile A Plan of building 3m Soil profile and plan for Question 4 3m FA
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