Parameter

Permanent action (G)

Variable action (Q)
Accidental action (A)

Symbol
Unfavourable
Favourable
Unfavourable
Favourable
Unfavourable
Favourable

Coefficient of shearing resistance (tan')

Effective cohesion (c')
Undrained shear strength (cu)
Unconfined compressive strength (qu)
Weight density ()
Bearing resistance (Rv)
Sliding resistance (Rh)
Earth resistance (Rh)

Design Approach 1

G, dst
G, stb
Q, dst
A, dst
'
c'
cu
qu

GEO/STR

EQU
1.1
0.9
1.5
1.0
1.25
1.25
1.4
1.4
1.0

A1
1.35
1.0
1.5
1.0
-

Rv
Rh
Re

Combination 1
Combination 2

(A1+M1+R1)
(A2+M2+R1)

Design Approach 2

(A1+M1+R2)

Design Approach 3

(A1or A2) +M2+R3

Spreadsheet created by Ian Smith

GEO/STR - Partial factor set

A2
1.0
1.0
1.3
1.0
-

M1

M2

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

1.25
1.25
1.4
1.4
1.0

Piles & anchors:

dsheet created by Ian Smith

R1

R2

R3

1.0
1.0
1.0

1.4
1.1
1.4

1.0
1.0
1.0

(A1+M1+R1)
(A2 + (M1 or M2) + R4)

This spreadsheet has been downloaded from the website that supports
Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 8th Edition
Published by Blackwell Publishing, May 2006
ISBN: 1-4051-3370-8
Visit the website:
http://sbe.napier.ac.uk/esm

Purchase the book:

(Blackwell Publishing website)

Please note:
This spreadsheet is an aid for learning and should really only be
used in conjunction with the relevant section in the book.
It is not intended for use in geotechnical design.
Ian Smith, May 2006

http://sbe.napier.ac.uk/esm