QUESTION # $1(10$ pts$)$

$($a$)(10$ pt$)$ Determine the elastic settlement of rectangular foundation on a saturated clay layer.

Use $q_o=2ksf,D_f=3ft,H=10ft,B=L=3ft,$ and $E_s=10$ksi

Solution: $\frac{Ds}{B}=\frac{3}{3}=1\mathrm{.}3,\frac{H}{B}=\frac{10}{3}=3\mathrm{.}33,\frac{L}{B}=\frac{3}{3}=1$