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I have a project where the soil horizon is loose and compressible (high settlements calculated) and I am recommending ground improvement which comprises excavating and removing some loose soils down to a certain depth and replacing with good granular soils...
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Structural engineers normally ask for the allowable bearing pressure of the soils. Allowable bearing pressure is then determined by carrying out a bearing capacity analysis and a settlement analysis. The settlement analysis is carried out using the foundation dimensions provided by the...
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I have CPTu data which gives me the correlated M of a clay. I also have the oedometer results of the same clay, which gives me mv for various stress increments. I understand that I can determine the settlement of the clay by using M or mv in their correct equations.
I do not understand...
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Once again im refreshing my memory with some basic fundamentals.
I have numerous software programs that can calculate the factor of safety for slope stability and retaining walls. Most software is pretty user friendly. However my question is based on the input of cohesion and angle of...
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Simple question...just need some clarity? Terzaghi's general bearing capacity equation makes provision for the term "c'Nc"...Skemptons bearing capacity formula for clays is "Ncu x Cu".
I have carried out numerous triaxial tests and I have determined the cohesion. In drained...
I am trying to calculate the settlement at the edge of a circular tank. The foundation comprises ground improvement with the inclusion of a ring beam beneath the tank wall. Normally I calculate the total settlement of the tank using the tank diameter(B). I need to determine the edge settlement...
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I wish to gain information regarding the design of residential and industrial floor slabs. Any tips on where i would be able to find good design aids on this matter.
I know there are many software products that can solve my problem but i wish to do a few designs by first principles...
I have recently graduated (2009) and currently working for geotechnical consultants. I was given the task to work alongside a very experienced geotechnical engineer in the design of a CFA pile wall. I do not have any books or papers that can assist me in the design of the wall, all I have at the...
