Dynamic Shear Modulus? 1

[sundale]

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.

 

[jdonville]

sundale,

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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