A rectangular foundation, $3\mathrm{.}54\mathrm{.}2m$ in size, supports a column load of $646kN.$

a$)$ Estimate the average stress increase due to the foundation

b$)$ Calculate the settlement below the corner due to consolidation

c$)$ What is the degree of consolidation after $2$ years?

d$)$ Estimated settlement in $3$ years

$c\frac{N}{m^3}$

$\mathrm{.}8k\frac{N}{m^3}$

b

$1$

$k\frac{N}{m^2}$

${}_c$