Settlement of Shallow Foundations

This lecture covers the settlement of shallow foundations, discussing ultimate limit state, service limit state, definitions, settlement types, differential settlements, and the behavior of different types of structures. It also explores the factors causing differential settlements, the distinction between rigid and flexible foundations, and the phenomena of primary and secondary consolidation. The lecture delves into Boussinesq's stress distribution, consolidation processes, and the influence of soil properties on settlement. It concludes with the estimation of final settlements using classical approximations and the importance of considering multi-layered soil behavior.