Adhesion Coefficient
The value of the adhesion coefficient α is calculated as follows:
where: | cu | - | total cohesion |
σef | - | effective stress at the z depth |
- for ψ ≤ 1.0
- for ψ > 1.0
For unconsolidated clays, the recommended value is α = 1.0.
The value of the adhesion coefficient α is calculated as follows:
where: | cu | - | total cohesion |
σef | - | effective stress at the z depth |
For unconsolidated clays, the recommended value is α = 1.0.