Parameter Symbol EQU GEO/STR

A1
Permanent action (G) Unfavourable γG, dst 1.1 1.35
Favourable γG, stb 0.9 1.0
Variable action (Q) Unfavourable γQ, dst 1.5 1.5
Favourable - - -
Accidental action (A) Unfavourable γA, dst 1.0 1.0
Favourable - - -
Coefficient of shearing resistance (tanφ') γφ' 1.25
Effective cohesion (c') γc' 1.25
Undrained shear strength (cu) γcu 1.4
Unconfined compressive strength (qu) γqu 1.4
Weight density (γ) γγ 1.0
Bearing resistance (Rv) γRv
Sliding resistance (Rh) γRh
Earth resistance (Rh) γRe

Design Approach 1 Combination 1 (A1+M1+R1)

Combination 2 (A2+M2+R1)

Design Approach 2 (A1+M1+R2)

Design Approach 3 (A1or A2) +M2+R3

Spreadsheet created by Ian Smith

 GEO/STR - Partial factor set
A2 M1 M2 R1 R2 R3
1.0
1.0
1.3
-
1.0
-
1.0 1.25
1.0 1.25
1.0 1.4
1.0 1.4
1.0 1.0
1.0 1.4 1.0
1.0 1.1 1.0
1.0 1.4 1.0

Piles & anchors: (A1+M1+R1)

(A2 + (M1 or M2) + R4)

dsheet created by Ian Smith

This spreadsheet has been downloaded from the website that supports
Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 8th Edition

Published by Blackwell Publishing, May 2006

ISBN: 1-4051-3370-8

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Please note:
This spreadsheet is an aid for learning and should really only be
used in conjunction with the relevant section in the book.

It is not intended for use in geotechnical design.

Ian Smith, May 2006

http://sbe.napier.ac.uk/esm