A PCC pavement is designed with a base layer of 100,000 psi modulus and loss of support factor 1.0. If the effective modulus of subgrade reaction is determined 300 (pci). What is the effective modulus of subgrade reaction after correction for potential loss of support?

A PCC pavement is designed with a base layer of 100,000 psi modulus and loss of support factor 1.0. If the effective modulus of subgrade reaction is determined 300 (pci). What is the effective modulus of subgrade reaction after correction for potential loss of support?

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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