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Modulus of subsoil reaction according to Ménard

Based on the results from experimental measurements (presiometer) of soil response loaded by rigid plate Ménard derived the following expression:

where: EM - presiometric modulus, if necessary it can be substituted by oedometric modulus of soil
a - characteristic length depending on a depth of fixed-end structure, according to Ménard assumed at a depth of 2/3 of length of fixed-end structure below final depth of sheeted ditch
α - rheological coefficient of soil

Values of rheological coefficient of soil α:

Clay Silt Sand Gravel
Overconsolidated 1 2/3 1/2 1/3
Normally consolidated 2/3 1/2 1/3 1/4
Non-consolidated 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/4

Literature:

Menard L., 1975, "The Menard Pressuremeter: Interpretation and Application of the Pressuremeter Test Results to Foundations Design", Sols-Soils, No. 26, Paris, France.




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