Spring Constant values for Soil


We can model soil underneath a footing using Springs for use in FEA programs. However, the K value so calculated is for the vertical (Z) direction. What K values for soil springs should be used in lateral directions (X,Y) and how are they calculated. Thanks

Computational Geomechanics Shallow Foundations Analysis Soil Mechanics / Geotechnical

Asked 08/01/2008 12:28, updated: 12/06/2013 12:43
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