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Journal of Engineering Geology, Vol.8, No.

1, Spring 2014 2021

Subgrade Reaction Modulus (Ks) of Clayey Soils


Based on Field Tests

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Naeini S. A., Ziaie Moayed R., Allahyari F.;
Department of Civil Engineering, Imam Khomeini
International University,
Received: 22 Nov 2012 Revised 10 March 2013

Abstract
One of the most important engineering challenges in the design of
structure, is the reaction of soil in contact with structure. In
engineering design of structures, the subsoil can be simulated by a
much simpler system called subgrade reaction model. In order to
evaluate the in situ modulus of the clayey deposits of the Qazvin
alluvium, the results of a large number of in situ tests carried out by
many researchers were analyzed. Vertical plate load tests, standard
penetration tests and test pit exploration were conducted on over 170
different locations. The results of the plate load and standard
penetration tests are analyzed and discussed. The correlation between
subgrade reaction modulus (Ks), modulus of elasticity (Es) and
corrected standard penetration test blow counts (N) are presented for
clayey deposits of the Qazvin alluvium. Results show that there is a
significant correlation between subgrade reaction modulus (Ks) and
SPT blow counts.

Keywords: Subgrade reaction modulus, Modulus of elasticity, SPT, PLT, Clayey


soils, Qazvin alluvium.
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Corresponding author Naeini_h@ikiu.ac.ir

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