Title:
Subgrade reaction in mat foundation design
Author(s):
Edward J. Ulrich, Jr.
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
13
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
41-50
Keywords:
bearing capacity; foundations; performance; structural analysis; structural design; subgrades; Design
DOI:
Date:
4/1/1991
Abstract:
Reviews subgrade reaction related to the analysis and design of mat foundations along with results of four case studies of tall buildings supported by mat foundations. The coefficient of subgrade reaction and the relationship of this parameter to real subgrade response are discussed.