For report the aims are
• _to show the effect that the sub-layer thickness has on the calculation of the settlement
• _to determine the maximum differential settlement under the foundation
• _to discuss the accuracy of the settlement calculations
To determine the initial void ratio assume Gs = 2.65. Assume also that settlements of any sand and gravel layers can be ignored
A square building (15 m × _15 m in plan) is to be constructed on a site where the soil profile consists of 3m of clay with an over-consolidation ratio that varies from 5 at the surface to 2 at 3m overlying a 5m thick clay layer with an over-consolidation ratio of 2, which overlies rock. The soil properties are Cc = 0.4, Cr = 0.1 and γsat = 18 kN/m3 for both clays, and the water table is 1 m below the soil surface. Determine the settlements when a stress of 60 kPa is applied by the building.
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