Symbol EQU

A1
Permanent action (G) Unfavourable
G, dst
1.1 1.35
Favourable
G, stb
0.9 1.0
Variable action (Q) Unfavourable
Q, dst
1.5 1.5
Favourable - - -
Accidental action (A) Unfavourable
A, dst
1.0 1.0
Favourable - - -

'
1.25

c'
1.25

cu
1.4

qu
1.4

1.0

Rv

Rh

Re
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
Earth resistance (R
h
)
Unconfined compressive strength (q
u
)
Spreadsheet created by Ian Smith
GEO/STR - Partial factor set
Weight density ()
Bearing resistance (R
v
)
Sliding resistance (R
h
)
Parameter
Coefficient of shearing resistance (tan')
Effective cohesion (c')
Undrained shear strength (c
u
)
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)
Spreadsheet created by Ian Smith
GEO/STR - Partial factor set
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
Visit the website:
http://sbe.napier.ac.uk/esm
Purchase the book:
(Blackwell Publishing website)
http://sbe.napier.ac.uk/esm
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