SETTLEMENT IN SAND-METHODS OF CALCULATING AND FACTORS AFFECTING

This paper tabulates methods of calculating settlement in sand and reviews fastors affecting the magnitude of the settlement. Because the methods give different answers it is necessary to always calculate settlement using several methods. Different methods such as the Terzaghi and Peck, Alan Modification, Meyerhof Modification and Peck Modification are described and discussed. It is concluded that the magnitude of settlement in sand as predicted by the available metheds vary considerably. The individual methods are not consistent in being either above or below average for varying soil conditions and foundation geometry. Lastly, engineering judgement is stressed in deriving the final settlement for each method, keeping in mind the factors affecting settlement and the published comparisons between predicted and observed settlement for various methods.

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  Foundation Publications Limited

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  Brentwood CM15 9AU, Essex,   England 
• Authors:
  • Jorden, E E
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 30-37
• Serial:
  • GROUND ENGINEERING
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: EMAP CONSTRUCT LIMITED
  • ISSN: 0017-4653

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Forecasting; Foundations; Ground settlement; Properties of materials; Sand; Soils; Tables (Data)
• Old TRIS Terms: Soil characteristics; Tabulation
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00156067
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1978 12:00AM