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    Modul he Modulus of Subgrade Reaction, is he also known as a stiffness parameter typically use in defining the support conditions of footings and mat foundations, such as that shown on Figure 1. The parameter is expressed in units of (Forcel/[Len, h]?. Physically however itis defined as the (contact) bearing pressure of the foundation against the soil tha a unit deflection of the foundation. ‘The use of will produce the parameter implies a linear elastic response, and therefore in design the pressure generated by the subgrade modulus is always limited by the allowable bearing pressure of the sol In practice, the parameter soften recommended E Seructural Engineer for analysis of the structure by the Geotechnical Engineer and used by the The structural analysis is not only used to gain analysis process, the subgrade modulus is typi ({Force /[Length]) by multiplying the subgrade modulus with the tiburary area of the spring support elements -orechnicl. ar As parameter chat spans the structural realms, the subgrade me@ulus has Bee used and abused in pragtice, to poine where engineers tend to forgetthe physical Theaning df and implications of the u8afithe parargter. This article will revisit the concept pF che Subgrade Modulus by presenting anchaligeussing common misconceptions of the parameter. Misconceptions Statement 1: The Subgrade Modulus is a False, The subgrade modulus takes its theoreti the formulation of Winklersype cal origins fro ow bi “AOE beams-on-elastc-foundations (Hi subgrade modulus isa lumped constant of integra tion ofthe differential equation of beam supported enyi 194 by clastic springs. Ir is a Function ofthe following: 1) Soil elastic properties: Modulus of lastcity, E,, and Poisson's Ratio, v, 2) Foundation plan dimensions: Length, L and Width, B. 3) Foundation stiffness: Modulus of lasticity, Ea, and Moment of Inertia 4) Other indirect factors: Compressible soil layer thickness, H,, and depth of foundation below ground surface, D. As early as 1955, Terzaghi had sug «sion factor that involves the ratio of the obtain the appropriate subgrade modulus for the footing. This implies that, fora given, oil ootings to that of a plate load cest to the subgrade modulus is inversely proporti@ial to the size of the footin Tecan be concluded frogpahe abd ety an ad quate evaluation of the subgye modulus reqiires bch \georechni callgnd grucear info Statement 2: The Subgrade Modu constant bengath\the founde Balgenythe ratio of the bearing pressure to the (evtement within the foorprinc ofthe foundation varies according to a number of factors. Some researchers (Dey et al. 2008) have proposed for mulations that include confining stress effeces ular soil, which generally

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