Settlement Under Foundations
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The approximate relationship between loads on foundations and settlement is
q / P = C1 ( 1 + 2d / b ) + C2 / b
where
q = load intensity, lb/ft2 (kg/m2)
P= settlement, in (mm)
d =depth of foundation below ground surface, ft (m)
b=width of foundation, ft (m)
C1 =coefficient dependent on internal friction
C2 = coefficient dependent on cohesion
The coefficients C1 and C2 are usually determined by bearing plate loading tests.
