Research Article

A New Modified Peck Formula for Predicting the Surface Settlement Based on Stochastic Medium Theory

Table 5

The relevant parameters of settlement curve of each ground loss rate .

Calculation method (%)i (m)Smax (mm)Relative error in width of settlement trough (%)Relative error in maximum settlement (%)

The modified Peck formula1.03.54−31.8318.83−15.85
Peck formula2.98−37.82

The modified Peck formula2.03.54−63.8118.83−15.64
Peck formula2.98−75.64

The modified Peck formula3.03.53−95.9618.24−15.43
Peck formula2.98−113.46

The modified Peck formula4.03.52−128.2617.95−15.22
Peck formula2.98−151.28

The modified Peck formula5.03.51−160.7217.66−15.01
Peck formula2.98−189.10

The modified Peck formula6.03.50−193.3517.37−14.80
Peck formula2.98−226.93