induced.area

Computes the induced stress due to area load. 1 October 2015

A compilation of functions for performing calculations and
creating plots that commonly arise in geotechnical engineering and soil
mechanics. The types of calculations that are currently included are:
(1) phase diagrams and index parameters, (2) grain-size distributions,
(3) plasticity, (4) soil classification, (5) compaction, (6) groundwater,
(7) subsurface stresses (geostatic and induced), (8) Mohr circle analyses,
(9) consolidation settlement and rate, (10) shear strength, (11) bearing
capacity, (12) lateral earth pressures, (13) slope stability, and (14)
subsurface explorations. Geotechnical engineering students, educators,
researchers, and practitioners will find this package useful.

Irucka Embry

geotech

Geotechnical Engineering

James Kaklamanos

Kyle Elmy

induced.area function

<dl><dt>z</dt>
<dd>= depth of interest</dd>
<dt>q</dt>
<dd>= applied pressure at ground surface</dd>
<dt>B</dt>
<dd>= width of loaded area</dd>
<dt>L</dt>
<dd>= length of loaded area (rectangular foundations only)</dd>
<dt>shape</dt>
<dd>= shape of loaded area (a string containing "circle", "square"
, "strip", or "rectangle")</dd></dl>

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Induced Stress Due to Area Load — induced.area

<dl>

<dt>z</dt>
<dd>= depth of interest</dd>


<dt>q</dt>
<dd>= applied pressure at ground surface</dd>


<dt>B</dt>
<dd>= width of loaded area</dd>


<dt>L</dt>
<dd>= length of loaded area (rectangular foundations only)</dd>


<dt>shape</dt>
<dd>= shape of loaded area (a string containing "circle", "square"
, "strip", or "rectangle")</dd>

</dl>

induced.area: Induced Stress Due to Area Load

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