Question: A 9 - inch concrete slab is placed on a 8 - inch subbase course. There is a rigid foundation 8 - feet below the

A 9-inch concrete slab is placed on a 8-inch subbase course. There is a rigid foundation
8-feet below the subgrade. The monthly resilient modulus values for the subgrade and
subbase from January through December are as follows:
There is also a potential for loss of support due to subbase erosion. Check the
adequacy of the design using the following given parameters: ESAL=6 million; concrete
compressive strength =6000; concrete modulus of rupture =700; drainage is
excellent, but the area has heavy rainfall; load transfer coefficient, J=3.5.
A 9 - inch concrete slab is placed on a 8 - inch

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