Use of Shear Wave Velocity for Foundation Design

This paper describes an approach for utilizing in-situ measurements of shear wave velocity Vs to carry out preliminary and check design calculations shallow deep foundations. For estimates foundation movements, can be used directly estimate the small-strain stiffness soil or rock strata, while ultimate capacity calculations, use is made empirical correlations between penetration resistance measures, which in turn are correlated characteristics. The applied a series published tests on footings, pile load very tall building. these cases, comparisons calculated with measured load—settlement behaviour indicates that suggested provides reasonable, albeit somewhat conservative, level agreement.