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Linear modulus of subsoil reaction

The modulus of subsoil reaction at a depth z follows from the formula:

where: d - pile diameter
l - length of pile
k - soil parameter after Bowles
r - reduced width of pile

where: d - pile diameter
β - angle of dispersion introduced by the user – is inputted with respect to the angle of internal friction in the range of φ/4-φ


Possible values of modulus k after Bowles [MN/m3] :
dense sandy gravel 200 - 400
medium dense gravel 150 - 300
medium-graded sand 100 - 250
fine sand 80 - 200
stiff clay 60 - 180
saturated stiff clay 30 - 100
plastic clay 30 - 100
saturated plastic clay 10 - 80
soft clay 2 - 30

Literature:

Vesic, A.S., Design of Pile Foundations, National Cooperative Highway Research Program Synthesis 42, Transportation Research Board, 1977




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