Explain the Sequence of foundation loading being transferred onto soil particles (the soil skeleton) by the consolidation process.

Q: What are the consolidation properties of a soil?

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Q: Explain the formation of transported soil.

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Q: Briefly review the manner in which laboratory compression tests are conventionally performed so as…

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Q: What is the reasonable strength parameters for a Sandy soil sample friction angle of 30 degrees and…

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Q: Two near-surface strata of the same soft clay are to be consolidated. In one the consolidation is to…

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Q: Compare the relative degree of settlement typically expected where a foundation bears on a soil…

A: Organic soils and peat are known for high compressibility and settlement in the long term.

Q: At a building site, a 3-m-thick clay layer is overlain by a stratum of sand and bounded on the…

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Q: a) What are some of the issues that may have to be dealt with when constructing in an area where…

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Q: Explain the Application to Transported Soil Deposits.

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Q: Describe the various factors that affected the rate of consolidation for a stratum of clay soil.

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Q: Referring to occurrences observed in a typical field or laboratory compression test, explain why a…

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Q: 3. There is a rectangular foundation, foundation soil stratification, self-weight stress and…

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Q: If a clay layer is initially normally consolidated on site, which of the following processes or…

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Q: Why does dispersive clays should not be used?

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Q: What properties and characteristics are used to identify a gneiss metamorphic rock? Be specific.

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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.