GGU-ELASTIC: Example system
Following, analysis will be shown on a concrete example. Stress distribution below a strip foundation is to be analysed.
Figure 1 Example system
The following characteristics are given:
Constrained modulus ES = 7.5 MN/m²
Poisson's ratio
= 0,0 Friction angle
= 25° Cohesion c = 30 kN/m²
Unit weight input is not necessary as the subsurface system is already settled due to the soil self-weight. The unit weight is therefore set to "0". A foundation pressure of 200 kN/m² results from the load P and the foundation width.