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Rutherford-Chekene Slab Design Criteria

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RJ62

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I have a site with a potential of 2-1/2 inches of liquefaction settlement and surface clays with high expansion potential. I've heard of a Rutherford-Chekene structural slab design using criteria of 2 inches and 4 inches of settlement.

A web search pulls up the firm, but no description of the design technique. Can someone elaborate on these criteria or point me in the right direction?

Jefferys
 
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For structural slabs with poor and/or expansive soils, you would typically design it as a post-tensioned slab with stiffner ribs. You can refer to PTI's "Design of Post-Tensioned Slabs-on-Ground", 3rd Ed.

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AUCE98
 
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Thank you. I'll take a look.

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