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Subgrade Modulus Calculation From SPT Value

This document summarizes the calculation of the subgrade modulus value for the raft foundation of Al Ras Station in Dubai Metro. Borehole data is used to determine the SPT N-values at different depths. These values and equations from foundation analysis literature are used to calculate the allowable bearing pressure and final subgrade modulus value of 7661 kN/m2/m.

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Subgrade Modulus Calculation From SPT Value

This document summarizes the calculation of the subgrade modulus value for the raft foundation of Al Ras Station in Dubai Metro. Borehole data is used to determine the SPT N-values at different depths. These values and equations from foundation analysis literature are used to calculate the allowable bearing pressure and final subgrade modulus value of 7661 kN/m2/m.

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Project: Dubai Metro

Job: Al Ras Station Raft Foundation


Subgrade Modulus value calculation
Ref: Joseph E Bowle’s “Foundation analysis and Design”
Bore Hole: BH-10084

SPT (N) value at 18 m = 51


SPT (N) value at 27.5 m = 27

Raft slab base's level below ground = 1 m (24.2-3.19)


SPT (N) value at 21 m = 4 {51-(51-27)/(27.5-18)x3}

For N value 0 to 55,


2
N �B + 0.3 �
qa = � �
0.08 � B �
� D�
qa = qa ��1 + 0.33 � for D > 0
� B�

qa = allowable bearing pressure


B = longer dimension of the foundation
D = depth below ground level

For Al Ras Station raft slab,


B= 1.5 m
D= 1.5 m

qa = 96 kN/m2 72 kN/m2
use S.F = 2
Subgrade modulus, K = 40 (S.F) qa = 7661 kN/m2/m

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