Table 3 Numerical model soil parameters
From: Dynamic effect of metro-induced vibration on the rammed earth base of the Bell Tower
Parameter | Unit | Fill | Q3 | Q4 | Silty clay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Height (H) | (m) | 8 | 3.5 | 8 | 40 |
Soil Young modulus (E) | (MPa) | 110 | 403 | 495 | 622 |
Poisson’s ratio (ν) | (–) | 0.175 | 0.163 | 0.160 | 0.158 |
Cohesion (C) | (kPa) | 24.3 | 25.3 | 37.5 | 35.5 |
Angle of internal friction (φ) | (°) | 12 | 12.5 | 20.2 | 25.2 |
Soil unit weight (γ) | (kg/m3) | 17.8 | 20.4 | 20.2 | 20.6 |