Please round to the nearest One (i.e., 1). No Comma! The results of a plate-load test in a clay soil are shown below. The size of the plate is 0.485m x 0.485m. If a square column foundation (4m x 4m) that should carry a load of 3200kN, what is the estimated settlement of the foundation?

Please round to the nearest One (i.e., 1). No Comma! The results of a plate-load test in a clay soil are shown below. The size of the plate is 0.485m x 0.485m. If a square column foundation (4m x 4m) that should carry a load of 3200kN, what is the estimated settlement of the foundation?

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