Question: A 4 0 0 kN / m load is supported on a 2 . 5 m wide strip footing ( with Df = 2 .

A 400 kN/m load is supported on a 2.5 m wide strip footing (with Df =2.0 m). Figure below show CPTu test results at the site with normally consolidated clean sands and interbedded silt. (40 points)
Use \gamma =17.5 kN/m3,\gamma sat =20.5 kN/m3, and \gamma concrete =23.7 kN/m3, as needed.
Assume qt = qc for clean saturated sands in this case.
Use Schmertmanns method (1978) to
Compute the settlement of clean sands immediately after construction.
Estimate the elastic settlement of soil after 5 years of construction.

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