Analysis of Lateral Dynamic Response of Caisson Foundation in Layered Clayey Soils considering Scour-Hole Dimensions

Table 1

Yield stresses and corresponding plastic strains at different embedded depths.

Yield stress (kPa)		40	120	160	195
Before scouring	0–20 m	2.8e − 5	5.1e − 4	0.0018	0.021
	20–40 m	1.4e − 5	2.6e − 4	9.2e − 4	0.011
	40–60 m	1.1e − 5	2.0e − 4	7.2e − 4	0.009
	Below 60 m	9.9e − 6	1.8e − 4	6.4e − 4	0.008
After scouring	0–20 m	2.5e − 5	4.5e − 4	0.0016	0.019
	20–40 m	1.3e − 5	2.5e − 4	8.8e − 4	0.010
	Below 40 m	1.1e − 5	2.0e − 4	7.3e − 4	0.009