Question: 9 . 9 . A 2 m wide square foundation is placed at a depth of 1 . 5 m , in a very thick

9.9. A 2m wide square foundation is placed at a depth of 1.5m, in a very thick homogeneous sand deposit where qc=10MNm2 and =18.5kNm3. The stress level at the foundation is 140kNm2. Estimate the settlement in 25 years, using the method of Schmertmann et al.[Eq.(9.30)]. How much of this settlement is due to creep?
Answer
Se=8.0mm
Settlement due to creep =2.6mm
The answers are given, i just dont know how to get them.
9 . 9 . A 2 m wide square foundation is placed at

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