Swell under overburden and Depth from ground surface (ft) estimated foundation surcharge pressure, sw(1) (%) 4 4.75 2.75 8 1.5 10 0.6 12 0.0

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An expansive soil profile has an active-zone thickness of 12 ft. A shallow foundation is to be constructed at a depth of 4 ft below the ground surface. Based on the swelling pressure test, the following are given. Estimate the total possible swell under the foundation.

Swell under overburden and
Depth from ground
surface (ft)
estimated foundation surcharge
pressure, sw(1) (%)
4
4.75
2.75
8
1.5
10
0.6
12
0.0
Transcribed Image Text:Swell under overburden and Depth from ground surface (ft) estimated foundation surcharge pressure, sw(1) (%) 4 4.75 2.75 8 1.5 10 0.6 12 0.0
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