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 0.58m x 0.58m. If a square column foundation (3m x 3m) that should carry a load of 3600KN, what is the estimated settlement of the foundation? Load/unit area Settlement (KN/m²) Load/unit area (kN/m?) (mm) 200 400 600 800 200 6. 300 10 400 13 500 20 20 600 29 30 40 50 60 70 Answer = mm Settlement (mm)
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 0.58m x 0.58m. If a square column foundation (3m x 3m) that should carry a load of 3600KN, what is the estimated settlement of the foundation? Load/unit area Settlement (KN/m²) Load/unit area (kN/m?) (mm) 200 400 600 800 200 6. 300 10 400 13 500 20 20 600 29 30 40 50 60 70 Answer = mm Settlement (mm)
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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Plate-Load Test Results for Clay Soil
The results of a plate-load test on clay soil are displayed below. The size of the plate used in the test is 0.58m x 0.58m. We aim to determine the estimated settlement for a square column foundation (3m x 3m) intended to bear a load of 3600kN.
#### Table of Results
- **Load/unit area (kN/m²) vs. Settlement (mm):**
- 200 kN/m² : 6 mm
- 300 kN/m² : 9 mm
- 400 kN/m² : 13 mm
- 500 kN/m² : 20 mm
- 600 kN/m² : 29 mm
#### Graph Analysis
- **X-Axis:** Load/unit area (kN/m²) ranging from 0 to 800.
- **Y-Axis:** Settlement (mm) ranging from 0 to 70.
- **Curve:** Demonstrates the relationship between the load/unit area applied to the soil and the resulting settlement. As the load increases, the settlement likewise increases but at a non-linear rate.
Given these results, to find the estimated settlement of a foundation designed to support a 3600kN load, the corresponding settlement for the appropriate unit area load can be derived from the provided graph and table.
**Calculations and Estimation Prompt:**
- **Answer Box:** Input your calculated or estimated settlement value here in millimeters (mm), rounded to the nearest whole number (no comma).
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