Q: A proposed earth dam requires 7500 m of compacted soil with relative density of 94% , maximum void ratio of 0.73, minimum void ratio of 0.4 and specific gravity (Gs) = 2.67. Two borrow pits are available as described in the following table. Choose the best borrow pit with minimum cost. Degree of saturation (%) 82 Borrow Pit Water content (%) Cost ($/m) A 18.43 10 В 100 24.34

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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.