Question: A 12 m 9 m mat foundation is placed at a depth of 3 m within sand where N 60 is 20. Using Eq.

A 12 m × 9 m mat foundation is placed at a depth of 3 m within sand where N60 is 20. Using Eq. (10.14), estimate the elastic settlement when the net applied pressure is 250 kN/m2.


Eqs. (10.14)

Se Inet(kN/m?) N60 Fa 0.08 25, S(mm) 1+ 0.33 0.08 25

Se Inet(kN/m?) N60 Fa 0.08 25, S(mm) 1+ 0.33 0.08 25

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