Abstract
The theory of elasticity is used in geotechnical engineering for the calculation of foundation settlement. The equation used in the evaluation of consolidation settlement uses the soil compressibility parameters which usually are determined on cylindrical soil specimens with ϕ 71.4 mm. Laboratory tests performed on soil specimens showed that the parameters that are used in foundation settlement analysis are influenced by the dimensions of the tested soil specimens and the shape of that specimen. The paper presents the influence of specimen size, shape and method used for the coefficient of consolidation evaluation on the final value of the foundation settlement. The analysis was performed using the Settle3 software from Rocsience, considering the case of an elastic foundation flexible square foundation (1.5 m × 1.5 m) which transmits to the ground a pressure of 100 kPa.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
