Phase VI · Engineering Design Studio · Week 5–8
Settlement and Ground Improvement Studio
Predict immediate, consolidation and secondary settlement and select ground improvement when limits are exceeded.
Terzaghi consolidation theory
FHWA ground improvement
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Add a settlement / improvement case to record its inputs, capacity and governing check.
Learning objectives
- Compute consolidation settlement
- Estimate time rate
- Select ground improvement
Engineering judgment
- Differential settlement damages structures, total settlement rarely does.
- Check time rate against schedule.
Governing standards
NAVFAC DM-7
Soil Mechanics and Foundations
Bearing capacity, earth pressure, slope stability
DM-7.01DM-7.02
Recommended next step
Slope Stability and Excavation Studio
Analyze slope stability, temporary excavation support, dewatering and construction safety requirements.
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