Question: Redo Problem 9.4 with D f = 1.0 m. Problem 9.4 A 2 m 4 m flexible foundation is placed on a granular soil

Redo Problem 9.4 with Df = 1.0 m.


Problem 9.4

A 2 m × 4 m flexible foundation is placed on a granular soil with Df 5 0. The foundation applies a pressure qo = 120 kN/m2. Assuming the soil mass to be infinitely thick, with Es = 15 MN/mand µs = 0.1, determine the expected settlement beneath the center of the foundation.

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