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Design Approach 1 Combination 1 (A1+M1+R1) Combination 2 (A2+M2+R1) Design Approach 2 (A1+M1+R2) Design Approach 3 (A1or A2) +M2+R3
Design Approach 1 Combination 1 (A1+M1+R1) Combination 2 (A2+M2+R1) Design Approach 2 (A1+M1+R2) Design Approach 3 (A1or A2) +M2+R3
Design Approach 1 Combination 1 (A1+M1+R1) Combination 2 (A2+M2+R1) Design Approach 2 (A1+M1+R2) Design Approach 3 (A1or A2) +M2+R3
A1
Permanent action (G) Unfavourable γG, dst 1.1 1.35
Favourable γG, stb 0.9 1.0
Variable action (Q) Unfavourable γQ, dst 1.5 1.5
Favourable - - -
Accidental action (A) Unfavourable γA, dst 1.0 1.0
Favourable - - -
Coefficient of shearing resistance (tanφ') γφ' 1.25
Effective cohesion (c') γc' 1.25
Undrained shear strength (cu) γcu 1.4
Unconfined compressive strength (qu) γqu 1.4
Weight density (γ) γγ 1.0
Bearing resistance (Rv) γRv
Sliding resistance (Rh) γRh
Earth resistance (Rh) γRe
ISBN: 1-4051-3370-8
Please note:
This spreadsheet is an aid for learning and should really only be
used in conjunction with the relevant section in the book.
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