Part 2: Settlement Profile Convergence Method
In Part 1 (STRUCTURE, November 2018) of this 2-part series, the definition of the modulus of subgrade reaction was presented and the current state of design with regard to its use was discussed. That article further described some potential shortcomings of the simplified theory of subgrade reaction. This article continues to describe the settlement profile convergence method and how it can be implemented into a new design. …