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Foundation in underconsolidated clay
I'm dealing with a mat foundation to be constructed at 3m below grade level. Dimensions are 20m x 20m. The loading from the structure will be 50 kn/m2. The removed load of soil is estimated around 60 kn/m2 (3mx20kn/m3). Normally I wouldn't expect settlements to occur, however the oedometric...- whitejuv
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
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Mat Foundation Bearing Capacity and Settlements Question
I have a question regarding common practice of mat foundation (B = 20m, L = 40m) design. I have four boring logs (one on each corner of the building). These boreholes each have different elevations (BH1 elevation is 160m, BH2 elevation is 163m, BH3 elevation is 160.5m, and BH4 elevation is...- whitejuv
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
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One Dimensional Consolidation
Hi all! I'm a new engineer and have been working at a geotechnical company for a couple of months. I am trying to read standards, publications, test procedures, and get as much information as possible for my job. We also do soil laboratory testing, and I have a problem with the oedometer test...- whitejuv
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- Forum: Soil testing engineering
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One Dimensional Consolidation Question
Hi all! I'm a new engineer and have been working at a geotechnical company for a couple of months. I am trying to read standards, publications, test procedures, and get as much information as possible for my job. We also do soil laboratory testing, and I have a problem with the oedometer test...- whitejuv
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- Replies: 0
- Forum: Soil mechanics engineering
