Use the 2:1 method to find the average stress increase (49) due to the applied load Q, in the 5-foot sand stratum directly beneath the footing. If Es = 400 ksf and y = 0.3, what is the expected immediate settlement 4H;?

Use the 2:1 method to find the average stress increase (49) due to the applied load Q, in the 5-foot sand stratum directly beneath the footing. If Es = 400 ksf and y = 0.3, what is the expected immediate settlement 4H;?

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Use the 2:1 method to find the average stress increase (4q) due to the applied load Q, in the 5-foot
sand stratum directly beneath the footing. If Es = 400 ksf and v=0.3, what is the expected
immediate settlement 4H?
Lotid
6'
5'
20'
Qu=120 kips
6' X 6'
SAND
CLAY

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