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EA - Approximate Calculation of Modulus of Subgrade Reaction v1.0

This document contains calculations to determine the modulus of subgrade reaction (Ks) for a sample project foundation design. It provides soil properties and references equations to calculate Ks based on allowable bearing capacity (qa) and factor of safety (SF). The calculations determine qa is 200 kN/m2, SF is 1.5, and Ks is 12,000 kN/m3. Tables list typical Ks ranges for different soil types and safety factors used in foundation design.

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EA - Approximate Calculation of Modulus of Subgrade Reaction v1.0

This document contains calculations to determine the modulus of subgrade reaction (Ks) for a sample project foundation design. It provides soil properties and references equations to calculate Ks based on allowable bearing capacity (qa) and factor of safety (SF). The calculations determine qa is 200 kN/m2, SF is 1.5, and Ks is 12,000 kN/m3. Tables list typical Ks ranges for different soil types and safety factors used in foundation design.

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ENGINEERING CONSULTANT NAME Project: SAMPLE PROJECT NAME

COMPANY ADDRESS
WEBSITE
Job No: xxx-xxxx Sheet No: 01
Page Type: CALCULATION SHEET Prepared By: EA Date: 01/19/24
Section: FOUNDATION DESIGN Checked By: EA Revision: 00

APPROXIMATE CALCULATION OF MODULUS OF SUBGRADE REACTION (Ks) REF.


Soil Properties

Ks = qult / DH

Where

qult = qa x SF

Ultimate Soil Pressure is at a Settlement, DH = 0.0254m (If Soil Investigation Report is not Available)

Ks = 40 x SF x qa KN/m3

As per (Foundation Analysis and Design - Fifth Edition ) by Joseph E. Bowles, P.E., S.E.
(Chapter 9.6 - Page 503 - Modulus of Subgrade Reaction)

Allowable Bearing Capacity, qa = 200 KN/m2 Factor of Safty, SF = 1.5

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction, K s = 12000 KN/m3

Table 9-1 Range of Modulus of Subgrade Reaction k s


Table 4-9 Values of Stability Numbers (or Safety
Use Values as Guide and for Comparison when Using
Factors) Usually Used
Approximate Equations

Soil Ks (kN/m3) Failure Mode Foundation Type SF


Earthworks
Loose Sand 4800 - 16000 Shear 1.2 -1.6
Dams, Fills, etc.

Retaining Structure
Medium Dense Sand 9600 - 80000 Shear 1.5 - 2.0
Walls

Sheetpiling Cofferdams
Dense Sand 64000 - 128000 Shear 1.2 - 1.6
Temporary Braced

Clayey Medium Dense Sand 32000 - 80000 Shear Excavations 1.2 - 1.5

Silty Medium Dense Sand 24000 - 48000 Footings

Clayey Soil: Shear Spread 2.0 - 3.0

qa ≤ 200 kPa 12000 - 24000 Shear Mat & Uplift 1.7 - 2.5

200 < qa ≤ 800 kPa 24000 - 48000 Seepage Uplift, Heaving 1.5 - 2.5

qa > 800 kPa > 48000 Seepage Piping 3.0 - 5.0

As per (Foundation Analysis and Design - Fifth Edition ) by Joseph E. Bowles, P.E., S.E.
(Chapter 9.6 - Page 505 - Modulus of Subgrade Reaction )
(Chapter 4.15 - Page 276 - Safety Factors in Foundation Design )

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