GGU-RETAIN: "Embedment depth via:" group box (Analyse)

In the "Embedment depth via" group box of the start dialog box of the "System/Analyse" menu item you can define the method of calculation for the embedment depth. If you prefer to use another than the default method to determine the embedment depth, use the "Select method" button. The following dialog box opens:

If you select one of the options using fixed section lengths "Fixed section length" appears in the start dialog box instead of the degree of fixity; you must enter the value, you require.

You can choose between Blum's method or the subgrade reaction modulus method for the calculation. For soldier pile walls and bored soldier pile walls you also have the option of calculating according to the p-y method.

Where a bedded toe is used, the subgrade reaction can be reduced using the partial factor gamma(Ep) by activating the check box. The reduction can be made using characteristic values to DIN 1054, GL. (47) and (48). If the "Reduce subgrade with gamma(Ep)" check box is not activated, the subgrade reaction can be taken into consideration in accordance with the EAB, R 102.

Using soldier pile walls or bored soldier pile walls the "Subgrade on continuous wall" check box appears additionally. If the check box is deactivated, the subgrade will be adopted for the girder width.