Dynamic Shear Modulus?
Dynamic Shear Modulus?
(OP)
Does anyone have any range of values for the dynamic shear modulus of a lean clay with a unit weight of 106 pcf?
This is for a compressor pad design.
This is for a compressor pad design.





RE: Dynamic Shear Modulus?
See Arya, O'Neill and Pincus, "Design of Structures and Foundations for Vibrating Machines" Gulf Publishing Company for empirical estimates of G based on void ratio, plasticity index and overconsolidation ratio.
Jeff
Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
TTL Associates, Inc.
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