Abstract
The subgrade reaction modulus of a large mat foundation was investigated by using a numerical analysis and a field case study. The emphasis was on quantifying the appropriate method for determining the subgrade reaction modulus for the design of a flexible mat foundation. A series of 3D non-linear FE analyses are conducted with special attention given to the subgrade reaction modulus under various conditions, such as the mat width, mat shape, mat thickness, and soil condition. It is shown that the distribution of the subgrade reaction modulus is non-uniform and that the modulus of subgrade reaction at both the corners and edges should be stiffer than that at the center. Based on the results obtained, a simple modification factor for the subgrade reaction modulus is proposed depending on the relative positions within the foundation in weathered soil and rocks.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 757-774 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Geomechanics and Engineering |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2017 Nov |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korean government (MSIP) (No. 2011-0030040, NRF-2014R1A2A1A11054606). This work was also supported by a grant (code 17SCIP-B119960-02) from Construction Technology Research Program funded by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korean government.
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology