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Settlement

Schmertmann Settlement (Simplified)

Estimate immediate settlement using a simplified Schmertmann-style modulus expression.

Units

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Net foundation pressure, q_net(kPa)

Foundation width, B(m)

Representative modulus, E_s(kPa)

Depth correction, C1

Creep correction, C2

Average strain influence factor, I_z(avg)

Important disclaimer

These results are simplified and indicative only. Please review the site-wide Disclaimer before using this tool in any engineering workflow.