On a flat site boreholes reveal that a 4 m layer of dense sand overlies a layer of compressible clay 8 m thick, below which stiffer clay extends to a considerable depth. The appropriate values of the coefficient of compressibility of the 8 m clay layer are: Upper 4 m, m, = 0.746 × 10-³m² /kN Lower 4 m, m, = 0.559 x 10-³m² /kN It is proposed to store material on two adjacent paved areas as indicated in the scheme below. The pavement and the stored material together can be assumed to provide a uniform contact pressure q on the surface of the ground. Estimate the value of q in kPa if the differential settlement between points A and Bis to be limited to 0.05 m. Use the pressure influence chart of Figure 2.32. 12m 4m. 12m 6m 6m B 12m Scheme 3.23

On a flat site boreholes reveal that a 4 m layer of dense sand overlies a layer of compressible clay 8 m thick, below which stiffer clay extends to a considerable depth. The appropriate values of the coefficient of compressibility of the 8 m clay layer are: Upper 4 m, m, = 0.746 × 10-³m² /kN Lower 4 m, m, = 0.559 x 10-³m² /kN It is proposed to store material on two adjacent paved areas as indicated in the scheme below. The pavement and the stored material together can be assumed to provide a uniform contact pressure q on the surface of the ground. Estimate the value of q in kPa if the differential settlement between points A and Bis to be limited to 0.05 m. Use the pressure influence chart of Figure 2.32. 12m 4m. 12m 6m 6m B 12m Scheme 3.23

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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