Live Technical Discussion Series
(Soil Structure Interaction…)
There is always debate and discussion related to acceptable settlement in the structure. The settlement may be short term settlement or long-term settlement. Also, there may be uniform settlement vs differential settlement. Following are few of the approaches prevailing in practice, :
1) Permissible value of the settlement may be defined based on the tender specifications. Based on the settlement value, allowable bearing pressure will be determined by geotechnical consultant.
2) Permissible value of the settlement may be defined based on IS codes related to geotechnical engineering. Based on the settlement value, allowable bearing pressure will be determined.
3) Acceptable settlement value may be defined by structural engineer considering the functional requirements, stability of the structures, additional stresses in the structures, limit to prevent failure of non-structural elements like piping, utilities, etc. Based on the settlement value, geotechnical engineer will derive the allowable bearing pressure.
Generally, differential settlement component is not mentioned in the geotechnical investigation report as the geotechnical consultant may not be aware about the differential loading on the different foundation as well as variation of pressure across each footing (due to presence of overturning moment). We believe that close interface is required between geotechnical and structural engineer to derive the probable component of the differential settlement.
One more important area would be to consider installing of instruments for monitoring the settlement value during life of the structure.
In view of the above, next live technical discussion is arranged on this important topic wherein we will attempt to answer your specific queries/doubts related to the acceptable values for settlement in the structures.
EXPERT TEAM (mix of Geotechnical & Structural experts)
Mr. Umesh B. Rao – Consulting engineer
Dr. Jaykumar Shukla – Principal Engineer and Senior Consultant, Geo Dynamics
Mr. Shekhar Vaishampayan – Managing Director at Sub Surface Consultants Pvt Ltd
Mr. Olavo Carvalho – Consulting Civil Engineers at A. Olavo Carvalho
Mr. Suhas Mujumdar – Director at Asi Consultants
Mr. Sandip Deshpande – Director, RENUKA CONSULTANTS
Mr. Syed Vaseem – Head- Structures- Design, Construction, Projects development at Abdul Latif Jameel Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd.
Mr. Sorabh Gupta – Director, Cengrs Geotechnica Pvt. Ltd.
SCHEDULE
DATE : 24-DEC-21
TIME : 7:00 PM IST
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?
Registration is FREE. Please click on the below button “Register Now” wherein you may share the questions in the advance. The same will help us to structure the discussion.
You will receive an email with a link for participation before couple of days of the event.
For any queries/doubts, you may contact us through email address : LIVE@sqveconsultants.com
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