Find the relative proportions of the load carried by the piles and the raft (X) in terms of
Find the stiffness of the piled raft
Answer to Problem 14.1P
The relative proportions of the load carried by the piles and the raft in terms of
The stiffness of the piled raft
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The pile raft interaction factor
Calculation:
Consider the ratio of load on raft to total load of pile
Find the relative proportion carried by the raft (X) using the formula.
Find the ratio of load on pile to total load
Therefore, relative proportions of the load carried by the piles and the raft in terms of
Find the stiffness of the piled raft
Therefore, the stiffness of the piled raft
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