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ROCKREESE97
The ROCKREESE97 method has been taken from Reese, L. & Van Impe, W.F. (2001). The PY curve has a complex shape and can be applied for static and cyclic
loading.

The PY curve is calculated using the following logic:

The ultimate lateral resistance of the rock p in kN/m can be calculated using the following logic:
ur

Where:
y is the displacement
q is the compressive strength of the rock
u
x is the depth below the rock surface
r
B is the pile diameter
y
rm
k is a constant ranging from 0.0005 to 0.00005, for more information
rm
see Reese, L. & Van Impe, W.F. (2001).
k
ir

α is a strength reduction factor

r

Characteristic shape of p-y curves for weak rock (after Reese & vam Impe, 2001)

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