How do you come up with a weighted average undrained shear strenght value to be used in a bearing capacity analysis of a 10 foot square footing. I have the undrained shear strenght values from a vane shear test for increments of every 2 feet for 40 feet in depth.
How is it weighted?
Do you use...
I am trying to model the excavation portion of the construction of a dam. I have been able to model the Fill portions but not the excavations. I need to model a 25' deep excavation for placement of the clay core. I have read that you can use FEADAM for excavations but have yet to dertermine...
