Apply the dilatometer method to predict the foundation settlement expected for the following conditions: • Spread footing foundation, 1.75 m by 1.75 m (square shaped) • Loading pressure imposed at the...

Apply the dilatometer method to predict the foundation settlement expected for the following conditions:

• Spread footing foundation, 1.75 m by 1.75 m (square shaped)

• Loading pressure imposed at the base of the foundation q = 275 kPa

 • Foundation installed at depth 1.5 m below the soil surface

• Unit weight for soil at the site = 17 kN / m³

• MDMT = 30.000 kPa for the 5-m zone under the foundation

Limit the settlement analysis to the 5-m zone underlying the base of the foundation, using three incremental soil layers (use layers 1-m, 2-m, and 2-m thick).