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Index Method

Settlement of terrain behind the shoring structure is calculated according to the following formula in case of index method:

where:

δmax

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maximum settlement

sw

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area formed by the deformed structure and un-deformed structure

x0

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range of settlement

δ(x)

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settlement at each point within the range of settlement x0 in distance x

x

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distance between the calculation point and the edge of the foundation pit

Note: Calculation method for the range of settlement x0 is as same as in case of triangle method.

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