Foundation Settlement Calculator
Estimate immediate elastic settlement and consolidation settlement of shallow foundations. Includes time estimate for 90% consolidation.
Inputs
psf
ft
psf
Results
Immediate Settlement
0.21 in
Consolidation Settlement
7.1 in
Total Settlement
7.31 in
Time for 90% Consolidation69.6 months
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter applied foundation pressure (q), foundation width (B), soil elastic modulus (E), and Poisson's ratio.
- Set compression index (Cc), initial void ratio (e₀), and other consolidation parameters.
- Review immediate settlement, consolidation settlement, and total expected settlement.
- Settlement exceeding 1 inch typically requires redesign or ground improvement.
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