Teng's Equation. The chart of Terzaghi and Peck (Fig. 15.

40) has been converted by Teng

into a mathematical equation. He also made an allowance for an increase in net allowable
pressure with depth, by introducing a depth factor (K). The final equation put:forth by Teng
(1969) is given below:
B+0.3 K.R,
qna (kN/m) =34.3 (N -3) (for 25 mm permissible settlement)
Ru- a5/1tg.15.62)
Zu
where K = Depth factor given as Ip Zu-0)aboe base,
Kys 0. 5
K¡= 1+0.2 S12 irz.>& R= l5.63)
R= Reduction factor for water-table, as explained
above.
This equation is of course valid for 25 mm of permissible settlement.
40
For 40 mm of allowable settlement, the above equation is multiplied by and hence
25
becomes:

Gna (kN/m²) = 55 (N-3)| +0.3

an K¡.R, (for 40 mmn permissible settlement)
...(15.64)
Meyerhofs Equation. Meyorhof argued that the values of a