Question

A proposed industrial building will carry unfactored column loads ranging from 280 to 1,200 $\mathrm{kN}$ and service loads from 230 to $950 \mathrm{kN}$. The allowable settlements are $\delta_a=30 \mathrm{~mm}$ and $\delta_{D a}=12 \mathrm{~mm}$. It is supported on a cohesionless sand with $\phi^{\prime}=35^{\circ}$ and $\gamma=19.2 \mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^3$. Footings at this site will be at a depth of $2.2 \mathrm{~m}$ and the groundwater table is at $5 \mathrm{~m}$. A dilatometer test run at the site has returned the following modulus profile: $$ \begin{array}{l|llllllllllll} \text { Depth (m) } & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 \\ \hline M(\mathrm{MPa}) & 18.3 & 20.6 & 19.0 & 21.1 & 35.2 & 40.0 & 37.3 & 30.1 & 31.9 & 40.0 & 40.8 & 42.0 \end{array} $$ Prepare both serviceability and bearing capacity design charts, using ASD for ULS analysis. Then, comment on the feasibility of using spread footings at this site.

   A proposed industrial building will carry unfactored column loads ranging from 280 to 1,200 $\mathrm{kN}$ and service loads from 230 to $950 \mathrm{kN}$. The allowable settlements are $\delta_a=30 \mathrm{~mm}$ and $\delta_{D a}=12 \mathrm{~mm}$. It is supported on a cohesionless sand with $\phi^{\prime}=35^{\circ}$ and $\gamma=19.2 \mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^3$. Footings at this site will be at a depth of $2.2 \mathrm{~m}$ and the groundwater table is at $5 \mathrm{~m}$. A dilatometer test run at the site has returned the following modulus profile:
$$
\begin{array}{l|llllllllllll}
\text { Depth (m) } & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 \\
\hline M(\mathrm{MPa}) & 18.3 & 20.6 & 19.0 & 21.1 & 35.2 & 40.0 & 37.3 & 30.1 & 31.9 & 40.0 & 40.8 & 42.0
\end{array}
$$
Prepare both serviceability and bearing capacity design charts, using ASD for ULS analysis. Then, comment on the feasibility of using spread footings at this site.
Show more…
Foundation Design: Principles and Practices
Foundation Design: Principles and Practices
Donald P. Coduto,… 3rd Edition
Chapter 9, Problem 8 ↓

Instant Answer

verified

Step 1

2 m, and the groundwater table is at 5 m. Since the footing is below the groundwater table, we need to calculate the effective stress at the depth of the footing using the formula: \[ \sigma' = \gamma \cdot h \] where \( \sigma' \) is the effective stress, \(  Show more…

Show all steps

lock
AceChat toggle button
Close icon
Ace pointing down

Please give Ace some feedback

Your feedback will help us improve your experience

Thumb up icon Thumb down icon
Thanks for your feedback!
Profile picture
A proposed industrial building will carry unfactored column loads ranging from 280 to 1,200 $\mathrm{kN}$ and service loads from 230 to $950 \mathrm{kN}$. The allowable settlements are $\delta_a=30 \mathrm{~mm}$ and $\delta_{D a}=12 \mathrm{~mm}$. It is supported on a cohesionless sand with $\phi^{\prime}=35^{\circ}$ and $\gamma=19.2 \mathrm{kN} / \mathrm{m}^3$. Footings at this site will be at a depth of $2.2 \mathrm{~m}$ and the groundwater table is at $5 \mathrm{~m}$. A dilatometer test run at the site has returned the following modulus profile: $$ \begin{array}{l|llllllllllll} \text { Depth (m) } & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 \\ \hline M(\mathrm{MPa}) & 18.3 & 20.6 & 19.0 & 21.1 & 35.2 & 40.0 & 37.3 & 30.1 & 31.9 & 40.0 & 40.8 & 42.0 \end{array} $$ Prepare both serviceability and bearing capacity design charts, using ASD for ULS analysis. Then, comment on the feasibility of using spread footings at this site.
Close icon
Play audio
Feedback
Powered by NumerAI
Need help? Use Ace
Ace is your personal tutor. It breaks down any question with clear steps so you can learn.
Start Using Ace
Ace is your personal tutor for learning
Step-by-step explanations
Instant summaries
Summarize YouTube videos
Understand textbook images or PDFs
Study tools like quizzes and flashcards
Listen to your notes as a podcast
Continue solving this problem
Create a free account to:
  • View full step-by-step solution
  • Ask follow-up questions with Ace AI
  • Save progress and study later
Continue Free
Join the community

18,000,000+

Students on Numerade


Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities

Numerade

Get step-by-step video solution
from top educators

Continue with Clever
or



By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Log In

A free answer
just for you

Watch the video solution with this free unlock.

Numerade

Log in to watch this video
...and 100,000,000 more!


EMAIL

PASSWORD

OR
Continue with Clever