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Two-Layer Bearing & Groundwater Influence
Hi All, We are currently trying to analyze two layer bearing resistance of a footing using the method listed in AASHTO LRFD 7th Ed C10.6.3.1.2f-1 and Meyerhof and Hanna (1980). The words in AASHTO say that for q2 the resistance is to be taken for a "fictitious footing of the same size and...- wwen
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
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Consolidation Rate
Hello All, Can anyone point me to a reference on consolidation of a clay layer that is above the water table that will still be loaded above Pc. I am wondering if there is a rational/justification for using a Cv that is larger than the one from consol tests. Thanks- wwen
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- Forum: Soil mechanics engineering
