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Topic: Geotechnical design and analysis
Subject: Modulus of Subgrade Reaction
 
Author: Keith Wong 2000-10-06  
     
  Hi

For circular opening in ground, E/(1-v)R relationship is well known.
Then there is a lower bound limit to its use for increasing
radius of opening. For example, 5m or 7m, etc.
The Vesic equation for modulus of subgrade reaction for flat elastic
footing should be quite compatible to the above mentioned lower limit of E/R.
Has anyone ever make a comparison between Vesic's equation and the
lower limit (highest radius) of E/(1+v)R.
My experience with these two formulae however says that
the Vesic seems to have much higher value than the lower limit of E/(1+v)R

For case of horse shoe opening, the flat invert is the typical place
where one may want to choose between the two equation.
It has significant influence to the bearing capacity at the
invert.

Any people have any suggestion to their use in underground
structures?

 
   

 

Follow-up:
  Author: David Cregger 2001-03-16  
     
  ...Wow, this is our problem, too!!!

I have struggled with the bearing capacity of a horseshoe arch foundation and the theoretical solution is not published. Szechy has some solutions he translated from Russian or something, but I can't get it to work. The solution (Davidov?) predicts the uplift of the invert.

We are undercutting an arch to lower the pavement elevation.

This is my first time at the site, so next time I'll bring my reference and we can talk further.

 
     
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