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Modulus of subgrade Reaction-ACI

Safety Factor(SF) = 3
qo-Allowable bearing capacity = 200 KN/m3
K-Modulus of subgrade reaction=40*SF*qa = 24000 KN/m3
Kat edge-Modulus of subgrade reaction at edge = 28800 KN/m3

Ref: Foundation Analysis & Design -Bowles(5th Edidition)Page:503


Note:
SF=(Usually 2 for granular Soil,3for cohesive soil)
Kat edge=Assumed 20%increment at edge(Optional)

Subgrade modulus K= qo/σ


qo - Allowable bearing capacity = 200 KN/m3
σ-Allowable settlement = 10 mm
Subgrade modulus K= qo/σ = 20000 KN/m3
Pile spring

D-Diameter of pile = 450 mm

L- Length of pile = 23.00 m

Capacity of pile = 1200.00 kN

Total Reaction(DL+LL) = 30000.00 kN

Number of pile Required = 25

Fck-concrete strength = 20.00 N/mm2

E-modulus of elasticity = 22360.68 N/mm2


= 22360679.775 kN/m2

Cross section of pile area = 0.16 m2

Pile spring=(K=EA/L) = 154622.28076 kN/m


10% = 15462.228076 kN/m

pile distance from edge = 1.25ɸ Range(1ɸ-1.25ɸ)


562.5 mm

Pile spacing = 3.0ɸ Range(2.5ɸ-3ɸ)


1350 mm

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