1 - Settlement Calculations
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Practice Questions
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Define 'Settlement' in the context of engineering.
💡 Hint: Think about how structures affect the earth beneath them.
What is immediate settlement?
💡 Hint: Focus on the timing of the settlement occurrence.
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What is the definition of settlement?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of structures on the earth.
True or False: Long-term settlement occurs immediately after a load is applied.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of 'immediate' versus 'long-term'.
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A civil engineering project predicts that a new office building will weigh 2000 kN. The soil beneath is clay with an estimated moisture content of 30%. Calculate the expected immediate and long-term settlement.
💡 Hint: Refer to formulas that utilize load, area, and soil consolidation data.
Underestimating settlement on a building constructed over clay led to cracks in the foundation. What data points would you review to improve future calculations?
💡 Hint: Think about factors that influence soil stability and settlement outcomes.
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