Rigid Layer

A layer that deflects negligibly under load, for example, rock.

 

Classification

Items > Geotechnical Constituents > Rigid Layer

 

Available in the following programs

Repute

 

Properties

Property

Type

 

Description

Default value/units

Example/range of values

General

Name

The item's name

Layer 1

any text

Type

The item's type

Rigid Layer

 

Category

The item's sub group

Layer

 

Kind

The item's group

Geotechnical Constituents

 

Notes

Free-form notes regarding this item

 

any text

Engineering Properties

Weight

Weight of layer per unit volume

20 kN/m3

³ 16 kN/m3 and £ 24 kN/m3

Dimensions

Thickness

Thickness of layer

3 m

> 0 m

Dip

Angle of layer from horizontal, measured clockwise

0 °

³ -10 ° and £ 10 °

Material

N/A

 

 

 

 

Stiffness

N/A

 

 

 

 

Links

Active Earth Coefficients

 

   not specified

 

Passive Earth Coefficients

 

   not specified

 

At-Rest Earth Coefficients

 

   not specified

 

Skin Friction Limit

 

   not specified

 

Bearing Pressure limit

 

   not specified

 

 

Help

Help file

Help file providing further information about this item

Rex.chm

 

Web site

 

Web site for the program

www.geocentrix.co.uk/help/