Research Article

Microscopic Bearing Behavior of Horizontally Loaded Vertical Plate Anchors in Sandy Soil

Table 2

Mechanical parameters of the soil particles.

NameFriction coefficient μThe normal stiffness Kn (N/m)Shear stiffness
Ks (N/m)
Particle radius (mm)Normal bond strength (N)Tangential bond strength (N)

The wall11e81e8
Anchor particles2.01e101e10401e301e30
Anchor plate particles10.01e101e10401e301e30
Sand particles61e71e710–121e71e7