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Modulus of Subsoil Reaction According to Vesic

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Individual Programs where: Ep - modulus of elasticity of pile [MPa]

Outputs
Ip - moment of inertia of pile [m4]
Theory

Pile Analysis Es - modulus of elasticity of soil [MPa]

Horizontal Bearing Capacity -

Elastic Subsoil (p-y Method) d - pile diameter [m]

Constant Distribution of
Modulus of Subsoil Reaction ν - Poisson's ratio [-]

Linear Modulus of Subsoil

Reaction Literature:
Modulus of Subsoil Reaction
According to CSN 73 1004
Poulos, H. G. et. Davis, E. H.: Pile Foundations Analysis and Design. New York: John Wiley and So
8.2.3, pp. 174 (equation 8.43).
Modulus of Subsoil Reaction
According to Matlock and
Vesic, A. S.: Bending of Beams Resting on Isotropic Elastic Solid. JSMFD, ASCE, vol. 87, 1961, EM
Reese

Modulus of Subsoil Reaction Vesic, A.S.: Design of Pile Foundations. National Cooperative Highway Research Program Synthe
According to Vesic Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 1977.

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