Differential settlement
Differential settlement
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What relation do you guys use when calculating the differential settelement in bearing capacity calculations.
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RE: Differential settlement
RE: Differential settlement
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RE: Differential settlement
" the rule of thumb is that differential settlement will account for up to 1/2 the total settlement. So, if you calculate 1-in of settlement, the differental settlement may be 1/2 in".
Where this has come from
You have to base your reported differential settelement on a scientific background.If someone asks you to explain how did you bring this value,, You can not tell the rule of thumb .....
RE: Differential settlement
RE: Differential settlement
RE: Differential settlement
RE: Differential settlement
Terzaghi based his early work on observations of existing structures.
RE: Differential settlement
1) differential loads ( ie center and periphery of a tank will not settle the same amount because loading is different )
2) heterogeneity of soils where I would apply half of the total settlement value which is a maximum. if you run pressuremeter tests you have a formula to calculate differential settlements.