Project in CE231

Boring Log Data

Depth Soil Description N-Blows N-corr. PI Gs
5 Clayey Silt 10 24 2.6
6 Grayish Silty Sand 29 NP 2.7
8.5 Fat Clay 19 34 2.63
11.5 Fat Clay 19 32 2.63
13.5 Fat Clay 19 35 2.63
15.5 Fat Clay 18 37 2.63
18 Fat Clay 15 38 2.63
20 Brown Silty Fine Sand 30 NP 2.68

1. Based on the boring log data shown above, answer the following as indicated: 1. What is the
ultimate and allowable bearing capacity based on soil strength up to 2B below the base using Terzhagi,
Meyerhof, and Hansen equations for each given size of isolated footing? Use Factor of Safety = 2.5.

a. B = 2m , L = 2m, Df =3m
b. B = 6m , L = 6m, Df =3m

2. What is the allowable bearing capacity based on soil compressibility up to 2B below the base using
Terzhaghi & Peck, Meyerhof, and Bowles equations for each given size of isolated footing? Use
allowable settlement = 30mm. Assume the time for creep to be 10 years.

a. B = 2m , L = 2m, Df =3m
b. B = 6m , L = 6m, Df =3m

3. Calculate the total settlement of each isolated footing. Use Schmertmann's method for immediate
settlement and assume all clay layers be overconsolidated. Disregard the secondary consolidation.

a. B = 2m , L = 2m, Df =3m
b. B = 6m , L = 6m, Df =3m

4. Summarize and tabulate all your answers. Compare and discuss briefly the results and make your
conclusion format. Submit a hard copy and send to me your solution thru blackboard. Attach all the
tables and charts used.

Note: All other necessary data can be taken from tables and charts. Solutions must be in word format.
Submit a hard copy and send to me your solution thru blackboard. Attach all the tables and charts
used.
 Water Table @ depth 1.37m

TERZHAGI 1.3 C Nc LD Nq 0.4 Lb Ny

MEYERHOFHANSEN