Ground properties (Retaining Wall)
If Eurocode standard is chosen then the required Design Approach according to [1] 2.4.7.3.4 is to be defined. If a country annex is chosen then the design approach is predefined according to this annex and the partial factors with regard to ground pressure and sliding are set according to this approach.
The user defines foundation depth, the distance from lower edge of slab to ground water level, if slanted neighboring ground surface is present (only Swedish annex) and the soil weight density above and beneath ground water level. The ground water level can also be situated above the lower edge of slab. The distance is then defined with a negative value. Here is also the soil type defined.
Cohesionless soil
By clicking the button More the following can be defined:
For the case cohesionless soil the characteristic friction slope φk and belonging security factor γm are defined. For the Swedish annex a number of suggestions for different soil types can be achieved according to [5] 1.42.
Cohesive soil
By clicking the button More the following can be defined:
Normally consolidated clay
For the case normally consolidated clay the characteristic undrained shear capacity Cuk and belonging security factor γm are defined.
Over-consolidated clay
For the case over-consolidated clay an analysis with regard to both undrained and drained conditions is performed. The user defines characteristic values for undrained shear capacity Cuk, for drained shear capacity Ck’, characteristic friction slope φk and belonging security factors γm.
Medium soil
By clicking the button More the following can be defined:For medium soil an analysis with regard to both un-drained and drained conditions is performed and the most dangerous case will be decisive. The user defines characteristic values for undrained shear capacity Cuk, for drained shear capacity Ck’, characteristic friction slope φk and belonging security factors γm.
Rock
By clicking the button More the following can be defined:
For the case rock the user defines allowed ground pressure.