For the design of a mat foundation, I have calculated that for 1-inch settlement, my allowable bearing pressure is 5,000psf which equals 34psi. If at 34 psi bearing pressure, the settlement is 1 inch, then is or isn't my ks (modulus of subgrade reaction) value equal to 34 psi/in ?
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Modulus of subgrade reaction
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