Jul 24, 2008 #1 RareBugTX Structural Aug 31, 2004 214 Does anybody know why SEAOC Blue Book permits a higher value for allowable soil bearing pressure under seismic than on axial loading alone?
Does anybody know why SEAOC Blue Book permits a higher value for allowable soil bearing pressure under seismic than on axial loading alone?
Jul 24, 2008 #2 civilperson Structural Jan 13, 2006 2,399 Short term loading is usually allowed a 1/3 increase since pore pressure changes and consolidation takes long time, (months). Upvote 0 Downvote
Short term loading is usually allowed a 1/3 increase since pore pressure changes and consolidation takes long time, (months).
