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where Qag is the allowable group load, Bg
is the width of the group, Lg is the length
of the group, and z is the depth from the
load transfer point on the pile group to
the location in the clay layer at which the
increase in vertical stress is desired. The
primary consolidation settlement is then
calculated.
Assumed distribution of load for calculating settlement of a pile group.
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