Foundation Design: Principles and Practices (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133411898
Author: Donald P. Coduto, William A. Kitch, Man-chu Ronald Yeung
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.11QPP
A seven-story steel-frame office building will have columns spaced 7 m on-center and will have typical interior and exterior finishes. Determine the allowable total and differential settlements for this building.
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Foundation Design: Principles and Practices (3rd Edition)
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