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  1. JohnnyB_

    Pile Design Software

    Thanks Tiger Guy. And thanks for the input statement. It is always a good thing to reiterate.
  2. JohnnyB_

    Pile Design Software

    Hello - I would like to get opinions on a pile design software that can design grouted micropiles and steel tube push piles. I would primarily use it to verify bearing capacities under for mew and existing structures.
  3. JohnnyB_

    Swell Potential with Foundations

    Thanks for all the feedback folks. I appreciate the input.
  4. JohnnyB_

    Swell Potential with Foundations

    Hello - Does anyone have an example calculation of swell/consolidation potential for a foundation based on a swell/consolidation test? I assume this would include the boussinesq bulb per layered depth as well as the swell % and psf of the clay. I appreciate any input.
  5. JohnnyB_

    Swell Pressures and Overexcavation

    Thank you all for your discussion. It has helped me have a more rounded understanding of the type of engineering required when mitigating the swell potential of soils.
  6. JohnnyB_

    Swell Pressures and Overexcavation

    Thanks MTNClimber. I see what you are saying. If you used 3' of overexcavation that would take away 3' of potential swelling soil. One thing that I have noticed is that when the geotechnical engineer comes to the site he only digs down approximately 5'. Would you say he is assuming that the...
  7. JohnnyB_

    Swell Pressures and Overexcavation

    Hello - I am a residential structural engineer trying to correlate the amount of overexcavation required in order to approximate post construction heave and settlement of less than 1 inch. For instance, I just received a geotechnical report that estimates the swell potential of the soil to be...
  8. JohnnyB_

    Bearing Capacity in Relation to Shear Capacity

    Thanks for the clarification BigH.
  9. JohnnyB_

    Bearing Capacity in Relation to Shear Capacity

    Good point dik, thanks for that reminder. I'll dig into that for a deeper understanding.
  10. JohnnyB_

    Bearing Capacity in Relation to Shear Capacity

    Yes sir, I would have to agree. I was just curious if there was a hidden something I was missing or just fodder for the sake of it.
  11. JohnnyB_

    Bearing Capacity in Relation to Shear Capacity

    Thanks McCoy. The more I think about it, and assuming a consistent soil strata through the effected depth, the shear stress failure dictates the bearing strength of the soil as the only mode of failure. I could be wrong, but this is what I have convinced my self of, currently.
  12. JohnnyB_

    Bearing Capacity in Relation to Shear Capacity

    Hello - I am reviewing a geotechnical report. My questions stems from the recommended bearing capacity of the soil being stated as 3000 psf at 12 inches below grade. Later in the report it is noted that the soil stresses beneath the foundation should not exceed the shear capacity of the soil...

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