The equivalent length is a function of B, H, and h. Figure 9.

41b shows a
plot of against for the cases of
loose and dense sand. With known values of B, H, and h, the value of
can be calculated and used in Eq. (9.91) to obtain
Stress Characteristic Solution
Neely, Stuart, and Graham (1973) proposed a stress characteristic solution for anchor pullout
resistance using the equivalent free surface concept. Figure 9.42 shows the assumed
failure surface for a strip anchor. In this figure, OX is the equivalent free surface. The shear
stress (so) mobilized along OX can be given as
(9.92)
where
m _ shear stress mobilization factor
_o_ _ effective normal stress along OX
Using this analysis, the ultimate resistance (Pult) of an anchor (length _ B and
height _ h) can be given as
Pult _ M_q (_h2)BFs (9.93)
where
M_q _ force coefficient
Fs _ shape factor
_ _ effective unit weight of soil
The variations of M_q for m _ 0 and 1 are shown in Figure 9.43. For conservative
design, M_q with m _ 0 may be used. The shape factor (Fs) determined experimentally is
shown in Figure 9.44 as a function of B/h and H/h.
m5
so
so 9 tan f9
Pult .
Sr, Be
(Be 2 B)> (H 1 h) (Sr 2 B)> (H 1 h)
Sr,
Be 5 equivalent
Pult 5 PrusBe
Figure 9.42 Assumed failure surface in soil for
stress characteristic solution