Soil Subgarde Or Allowable Settlement for Raft/Mat Foundation ????
Soil Subgarde Or Allowable Settlement for Raft/Mat Foundation ????
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I am designing a raft/mat foundation (10000 sqm Area ) in SAFE , load test is not possible at site because the site is located in very backward area in Africa so therefore I am considering conservatively the soil bearing capacity is 1.5 kg/cm^2 but I am confused that conservatively what soil sub grade modulus and allowable settlement will be if S.B.C is 1.5 kg/cm^2 (soil type is loose sand)
However I know the equation is Ks=p/s to find the 3rd value I need to know 2 value so what 2nd value I can take conservatively for settlement or soil sub grade modulus however the soil type is loose sand.
However I know the equation is Ks=p/s to find the 3rd value I need to know 2 value so what 2nd value I can take conservatively for settlement or soil sub grade modulus however the soil type is loose sand.






RE: Soil Subgarde Or Allowable Settlement for Raft/Mat Foundation ????
You can assume something real conservative.....and have some weasel words in the general notes requiring the contractor to field verify.