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Enercalc-Pole Embedment in soil

Enercalc-Pole Embedment in soil

Enercalc-Pole Embedment in soil

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In Enercalc-Pole Embedment in soil
What does Allow passive and Max passive means? I know basics but need elaboration.

RE: Enercalc-Pole Embedment in soil

http://www.enercalc.com/sel%5Fhelp/

"    Allowable Passive Pressure  
    
    The allowable lateral force the soil can withstand. This value will be increased per foot of vertical embedment depth. For example, at 4'-0" below the surface allowable lateral pressure entry of 150 psf/ft would be able to resist 150 * 4 = 600 psf.  
    
    
    ·    Regardless of maximum value entered in the next entry the allowable pressure will not be raised when the depth of embedment is below 12'-0". "

"    Max Passive  
    
    Maximum allowable passive pressure regardless of depth, and load duration factor to be used to increase the allowable pressures. Per code  "

Does this help or do you need more explanation?  I'm happy to help if I can.

John

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