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

A 2 m wide square foundation is placed at a depth of 1.5 m,
in a very thick homogeneous sand deposit where qc =10 MN/m2 and g=18.5 kN/m3. The stress level at the foundation is 140 kN/m2. 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?

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