How to derive the capacity of load-bearing piles?
The optimum moisture content of soil actually varies and a standard value for silt, clay, and sand is not strictly mentioned in most of the codes. The values mentioned in the article were based on the general laboratory test values based on Indian Standard Tests and Indian soil conditions. If my knoRead more
The optimum moisture content of soil actually varies and a standard value for silt, clay, and sand is not strictly mentioned in most of the codes. The values mentioned in the article were based on the general laboratory test values based on Indian Standard Tests and Indian soil conditions.
If my knowledge is right, we do mention the average moisture content value within a range.
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Preet Chovatiya
The ultimate load bearing capacity for cohesive soil can be define by following formula: Where, Qu = Ultimate load capacity, kN Ap = Cross-sectional area of pile tip, in m2 Nc = Bearing capacity factor, may be taken as 9 ci = Average cohesion for the ith layer, in kN/m2 Asi = Surface area of pile shRead more
The ultimate load bearing capacity for cohesive soil can be define by following formula:
Where,
Qu = Ultimate load capacity, kN
Ap = Cross-sectional area of pile tip, in m2
Nc = Bearing capacity factor, may be taken as 9
ci = Average cohesion for the ith layer, in kN/m2
Asi = Surface area of pile shaft in the ith layer, in m2
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