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Swell under overburden and Depth from ground surface (ft) estimated foundation surcharge pressure, sw(1) (%) 4 4.75 2.75 8 1.5 10 0.6 12 0.0

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter17: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.10P

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An expansive soil profile has an active-zone thickness of 12 ft. A shallow foundation is to be constructed at a depth of 4 ft below the ground surface. Based on the swelling pressure test, the following are given. Estimate the total possible swell under the foundation.

Swell under overburden and
Depth from ground
surface (ft)
estimated foundation surcharge
pressure, sw(1) (%)
4
4.75
2.75
8
1.5
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0.6
12
0.0

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