Answer of Quiz-1

Q-1​- Average value of intermediate settlement under the foundation=​ 6.68mm

Q-2​-Increase in pressure= ​113.1 kpa, ​Consolidation settlement below the center of the raft=
0.124 mm

Q-3​-​No​, Plate load test can be misleading within the depth of 1.5-2 times width for
inhomogeneous soil. In this case, ​10m<2*8m=16m.

Q-4​-Schmertmann’s method.

Q-5​- Insitu stress before construction=​136.8 kpa

Insitu stress after construction= ​276.8 kpa
Preconsolidation pressure=​1.5*136.8=205.2 Kpa
​This is Greater than insitu stress before construction but less than after
construction.
Primary consolidation settlement= ​47mm

Q-6​-Net allowable bearing capacity of squire footing(​3m*3m​)=​7.64 Kpa

Q-7​-Corrected settlement= ​12.43 mm