Part D: Tasseldo Module: Tasseldo - User's Manual

TASSELDO – User’s Manual Foxta v3
Part D: TASSELDO MODULE
D.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 5

D.2. THEORETICAL ASPECTS.................................................................................................. 6
D.2.1. Problem .................................................................................................................... 6
D.2.2. Stresses ................................................................................................................... 6
D.2.3. Settlements .............................................................................................................. 7
D.2.3.1. One-dimensional settlement .............................................................................. 8
D.2.3.2. 3-dimensional settlement (approximate Steinbrenner formula) .......................... 8
D.2.3.3. Oedometric settlement....................................................................................... 9
D.2.4. Applications and limits ............................................................................................ 10
D.3. USER’S MANUAL ............................................................................................................. 11
D.3.1. “Parameters” tab .................................................................................................... 11
D.3.1.1. "General parameters” frame ............................................................................ 11
D.3.1.2. “Import” frame .................................................................................................. 11
D.3.2. “Layers” tab ............................................................................................................ 12
D.3.2.1. “Calculation type” frame ................................................................................... 13
D.3.2.2. “Soil layers definition” frame ............................................................................ 13
D.3.2.3. “Oedometric calculation parameters” frame ..................................................... 14
D.3.3. “Loads” tab ............................................................................................................. 15
D.3.3.1. “Loads on soil” frame ....................................................................................... 15
D.3.3.2. Loads wizard ................................................................................................... 17
D.3.4. "Consolidation" tab ................................................................................................. 23
D.3.4.1. "Consolidation dates definition" frame.............................................................. 23
D.3.4.2. “Consolidation rates by layer and by date” frame ............................................. 23
D.3.5. "Calculation" tab ..................................................................................................... 24
D.3.5.1. "Calculation points definition” frame ................................................................. 24
D.3.5.2. Calculation points wizards ............................................................................... 26
D.3.5.3. Adjustment of an average settlement plane ..................................................... 32
D.3.6. Calculation and results ........................................................................................... 32
D.3.6.1. Calculation ....................................................................................................... 32
D.3.6.2. Results ............................................................................................................ 32
D.4. CALCULATION EXAMPLES ............................................................................................ 40
D.4.1. Example 1 .............................................................................................................. 40
D.4.1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 40
D.4.1.2. Data input ........................................................................................................ 40
D.4.1.3. Calculation and results .................................................................................... 45
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D.4.2. Example 2 .............................................................................................................. 53

D.4.2.1. Presentation of the problem ............................................................................. 53
D.4.2.2. Data input ........................................................................................................ 53
D.4.2.3. Calculation and results .................................................................................... 59
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure D.1 : Point vertical load Q applied to the soil surface ........................................................................... 6
Figure D.2 : Rectangular uniform load q - Superposition method ................................................................... 7
Figure D.3 : Application of Steinbrenner’s formula .......................................................................................... 8
Figure D.4 : Void ratio e versus ’v ................................................................................................................. 9
Figure D.5 : “Parameters” tab ........................................................................................................................ 11
Figure D.6 : Wizard for importing a Tasplaq file into the Tasseldo module ................................................... 12
Figure D.7 : “Layers” tab ................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure D.8 : “Loads” tab ................................................................................................................................. 15
Figure D.9 : View of a particular load ............................................................................................................ 16
Figure D.10 : Automatic loads (wizards) ........................................................................................................ 17
Figure D.11 : "Uniform circular load" ............................................................................................................. 18
Figure D.12 : Calculated values: "Uniform circular load" ............................................................................... 18
Figure D.13 : "Uniform annular load" ............................................................................................................. 19
Figure D.14 : Calculated values: "Uniform annular load" .............................................................................. 20
Figure D.15 : Example of 3D embankment-type load ................................................................................... 20
Figure D.16 : Wizard: "3D embankment-like load" ........................................................................................ 21
Figure D.17 : Calculated values: "3D embankment-like load" ....................................................................... 22
Figure D.18 : "Consolidation" tab .................................................................................................................. 23
Figure D.19 : "Calculation" tab ...................................................................................................................... 24
Figure D.20 : Selection of a calculation point – Graphic representation ....................................................... 25
Figure D.21 : Example of graphic representation of side view (Oyz plane) .................................................. 25
Figure D.22 : Calculation points situated along a segment ........................................................................... 26
Figure D.23 : Calculated values: Calculation points situated along a segment ............................................ 27
Figure D.24 : Calculation points situated along a horizontal circle ................................................................ 28
Figure D.25 : Calculated values: Calculation points situated along a horizontal circle ................................. 28
Figure D.26 : Calculation points distributed on a horizontal rectangle .......................................................... 29
Figure D.27 : Calculated values: Calculation points distributed on a horizontal rectangle ........................... 29
Figure D.28 : Calculation points distributed on a horizontal quadrilateral ..................................................... 30
Figure D.29 : Calculated values: Calculation points distributed on a horizontal quadrilateral ...................... 31
Figure D.30 : Calculation points distributed on a horizontal disk .................................................................. 31
Figure D.31 : Calculated values: Calculation points situated on a horizontal disk ........................................ 32
Figure D.32 : Numerical and graphical results .............................................................................................. 33
Figure D.33 : Numerical results: Formatted results – Data reminder ............................................................ 33
Figure D.34 : Numerical results: Formatted results – Results (normal printing) ........................................... 34
Figure D.35 : Numerical results: Formatted results (detailed printing) .......................................................... 35
Figure D.36 : Numerical results: Formatted results – Results (adjusted plane) ............................................ 36
Figure D.37 : Numerical results: Stresses and settlements .......................................................................... 37
Figure D.38 : Numerical results: Consolidation settlements (oedometric) .................................................... 37
Figure D.39 : Graphical results: Stresses and settlements ........................................................................... 38
Figure D.40 : Graphical results: Oedometric consolidation settlement ......................................................... 38
Figure D.41 : Graphical results : Settlements at given Z ............................................................................... 39

TABLE OF TABLES
Table D.1 : Soil layer parameters .................................................................................................................. 14
Table D.2 : Oedometric calculation parameters ............................................................................................ 14
Table D.3 : Parameters for loads definition ................................................................................................... 16
Table D.4 : Parameters for uniform circular load ........................................................................................... 17
Table D.5 : Parameters for uniform annular load .......................................................................................... 19
Table D.6 : Parameters for 3D embankment-like load .................................................................................. 21
Table D.7 : Consolidation parameters ........................................................................................................... 24
Table D.8 : Parameters for defining calculation points situated along a segment ........................................ 26
Table D.9 : Parameters for definition of calculation points situated along a horizontal circle ....................... 28
Table D.10 : Parameters for definition of calculation points distributed on a horizontal rectangle................ 29
Table D.11 : Parameters for definition of calculation points distributed on a horizontal quadrilateral .......... 30
Table D.12 : Parameters for definition of calculation points distributed on a horizontal disk ........................ 31
Table D.13 : Details of numerical results (stresses and settlements) ........................................................... 36
Table D.14 : Details of numerical results: Consolidation settlements (oedometric) ...................................... 37

D.1. Introduction
The Tasseldo module is a program based on analytical formulas designed to compute the
variations of the vertical stress and vertical settlement in an elastic, homogeneous and
isotropic medium, subjected to uniform rectangular loads on the soil surface.
It can take account of a horizontal multilayer soil, with elastic and/or oedometric behaviour. In the
case of an oedometric calculation, it can also take account of degrees of consolidation.
Numerous wizards are available for automatic generation of a load mesh and calculation points, or
for importing results from the Tasplaq module (interaction pressures and calculation points).
Finally, it is possible to adjust an average settlement plane by the least squares method.

D.2. Theoretical aspects

D.2.1. Problem
We have an elastic, homogeneous and isotropic medium subjected on its surface to a load applied
in the form of a distributed (uniform) pressure.
At a point M(x,y,z) we aim to assess:

 the stress variation zz induced by load Q on the surface,
 the settlement (one-dimensional, three-dimensional or oedometric).
D.2.2. Stresses
Boussinesq formula: point load (Figure D.1)
The vertical load Q is applied to the surface of a semi-infinite, homogeneous and isotropic medium
(Figure D.1). The vertical stress variation at any point N of the medium was given by Boussinesq:
5
 2
 
3.Q  1 
  zz = .
2  2
(1)
2. .z  r 
 1+  z  
   
Where:
z: depth of point N,
r: horizontal distance from N to the action line of Q.
This solution (established for a homogeneous medium) is independent of the mechanical

characteristics (E and ) of the soil.
Figure D.1 : Point vertical load Q applied to the soil surface

Distributed load (Figure D.2)
The vertical stress variation zz, due to a uniform load of density q distributed over a surface is
obtained by integrating the formula (1) over the considered surface. If the load surface is a
rectangle (l x b), where l is the length and b the width, the analytical solution at all points along axis
D passing through one of the four corners of the rectangle can be written (Figure D.2):
 zz = q.k o (2)
 1    l.b  l.b.z  1 1 

k 0   .atg  .  2 
(3)
 2    z.R3  R3  R1 R2 
2
with R1 = ( l 2 + z 2 ) ; R2 = ( b2 + z 2 ) ; R3 = ( l 2 + b2 + z 2 )
The vertical stress under a rectangular load is also independent of the characteristics E and 
(homogeneous medium).
Figure D.2 : Rectangular uniform load q - Superposition method
As the medium is isotropic, homogeneous and linearly elastic, we use the superposition method to
calculate the stress variation zz and the settlement at all points, for all allowable loads. The
solution is known, using formula (2), under one of the four corners of the rectangle; the problem
can thus be broken down in a way appropriate to the solution.
n n
The solution can be written:  zz =   izz and  zz =   izz
i=1 i=1
where n is the number of problems to be superposed.
D.2.3. Settlements
The vertical displacement at a point M is deduced from zz, calculated with formula (2), in the
case of the calculation of a one-dimensional and oedometric settlement. In the case of a three-
dimensional displacement (Steinbrenner formula), the settlement of a given layer is calculated
directly from the geometry of the surface loading.

D.2.3.1. One-dimensional settlement

We make the following assumption: the displacements along x and y are nil (oedometric
conditions), only the displacement zz is other than zero. The soil behaviour is assumed to be
elastic; zz is deduced from zz by the law:
 zz ;  (1 -  ) 
 zz = oed = .  (4)
E oed  (1 + ).(1 - 2 ) 
With:
Eœd: Oedometric modulus,
E: Young’s modulus,
: Poisson’s ratio.
The stress used in the calculations is the mean value of the vertical stress in the considered layer.
The one-dimensional settlement H is then equal to:
  zz
H = .H
E oed
D.2.3.2. 3-dimensional settlement (approximate Steinbrenner formula)

The calculation of 3-dimensional settlements is based on the approximate Steinbrenner formula,
which derives from the Boussinesq formulas (Terzaghi, 1943). This formula can be used to
express settlement under the corner of a uniform rectangular load L x B, from a layer situated
between depths D1 and D2, of modulus E and Poisson’s ratio ν:
 D1 D 2 
qB
1   ² F1 D2   F1 D1   1    2 ² F2 D2   F2 D1 
E
Where:
  
1   1 l² 1 l²  d ² 
F1 D    l ln 

 l  l² 1 1  d ² 
  ln  



  
  l 1  1 d ²  l² 
 
 
 l  1 d ²  l² 
 
  
F2 D   2 arctan
d l D L
 with d  and l 
  d 1 d ²  l²  B B
Uniform rectangular load, L

density q
D1
D2
Figure D.3 : Application of Steinbrenner’s formula

D.2.3.3. Oedometric settlement

a) Final oedometric settlement
The oedometric settlement H is deduced from the oedometric curve (Figure D.4) representing the
void ratio as a function of the vertical effective stress 'v in the soil: e = f(zz'), characterised by:
Cs: swelling ratio;
Cc: consolidation ratio;
eo: initial void ratio;
o': initial effective geostatic stress;
p': preconsolidation pressure;
tc: overconsolidation factor, by convention tc = p'/o' if tc > 0
tc = -(p'-o') if tc < 0
We assume that lateral displacements are nil (one-dimensional displacement assumption is valid)
and that the volume of skeleton grains remains constant. The relationship between the variation in
vertical displacement and that of the void ratio is defined by:
H e
=
Ho (1 + eo )
Figure D.4 : Void ratio e versus ’v
The oedometric settlement H due to a rise in the effective stress zz' (calculated) depends on
the reference state and the soil loading history:
 first case: normally consolidated soil: 0'=p', the oedometric settlement can be written:
Cc     +    
if 'zz>0, H = H. .log 10  o  zz  (5)
1 + eo   o 
Cs     +    
if 'zz<0, H = H. .log 10  o  zz  (6)
1 + eo   o 

 second case: overconsolidated soil: 0'< p'
If p'< 'zz+0' and zz'>0 (load case), oedometric settlement can be written:
H o . .   p    o +   zz 
H = C s log 10    + C c . log 10  
 (7)
(1+ eo )  o    p 
If p' > zz'+o' then settlement H can be deduced from formula (6).
b) Settlement at time t
We can consider that in the overconsolidated domain, consolidation is far faster than in the
normally consolidated domain.
Thus, for each layer, the degree of consolidation is only applied to the stress variation exceeding
the consolidation pressure.
At a time t, we consider that the stress value is:
 'v t    ' p U s t    '0    ' p 
Us(t), provided layer by layer by the user, must be deduced from a prior consolidation calculation
(to be carried out with specific software).
The additional stress at time t can be written:
 t    ' v t    ' 0
The value thus evaluated is input into whichever of formulas (5) to (7) is applicable.
D.2.4. Applications and limits

Application of the Boussinesq formulas for the semi-infinite, elastic, homogeneous, isotropic
medium is acceptable as long as there are no significant differences in stiffness between the
various layers.
This is generally the case of soils subject to significant displacements. The case of a stiff layer on
top of a soft layer cannot be dealt with in this way.
The elasticity displacements approach (1D or 3D calculation) requires a correct evaluation of the
Young’s modulus for the stresses domain and the range of expected displacements under the
structure. This is important in the case of granular soils in which the modulus increases with the
mean stress m and decreases with displacement.
The calculations performed generally show little difference between the 1D calculation and the 3D
calculation.
Burland underlined that the oedometric approach for estimating total settlement under a foundation
gave an order of magnitude at least equivalent to that given by the most sophisticated calculation
methods, for all soils with approximate “elastic” behaviour under the effect of vertical loads.
The oedometric approach implicitly includes the variation in stiffness with the level of loading.
The degrees of consolidation introduced for the settlement calculation as a function of time must
be deduced from a consolidation calculation representative of the conditions encountered (to be
performed using specific software).

D.3. USER’S MANUAL

This chapter presents:
 the Tasseldo module input parameters.
Some zones can only take data with a physical meaning (for example, a Poisson’s ratio
must always be strictly included between 0 and 0.5).
The input window for the Tasseldo calculation parameters comprises 5 separate tabs. The
data to be filled out in each tab sometimes depend on certain choices made by the user: for
example, the data from to the oedometric calculation are only required if this type of
calculation was requested by the user.
 the results provided by the Tasseldo module. Here again, they partly depend on the data
input by the user, in particular the type of calculation.
This chapter does not detail the actual user interface and its operations (buttons, menus, etc.):
these aspects are dealt with in part C of the manual.
D.3.1. “Parameters” tab
Figure D.5 : “Parameters” tab
D.3.1.1. "General parameters” frame

This tab is used to define
 the calculation title: maximum of 80 characters;
 the level of printing detail: this is in fact the level of detail for generation of the formatted
numerical results file (see chapter D.3.6.2.1).
D.3.1.2. “Import” frame

In the Tasseldo module, it is possible to import a project from the Tasplaq module.
In the context of a Tasplaq calculation, the Foxta software edits a .tso file, which is the format
recognised by the Tasseldo module. This file can be imported into the Tasseldo module.

In the “Parameters” tab, the button opens the “Tasseldo project

import wizard” which is used to select the directory containing the *[TQ].tso file from the Tasplaq
project and then carry out the import operation:
 “Import directory” frame: please, provide the path to the directory containing the Tasseldo
project. By default, Foxta proposes the directory containing the current project. If
necessary, use the Browse button to select the relevant directory. Foxta could
display a warning message if the calculation date is a long time in the past and ask you to
check the project data;
 The names of the available Tasplaq projects appear in the left-hand frame: select one;
 The corresponding calculation date appears on the right;
 Information about data imported from the Tasplaq module appears in the right-hand frame.
Click the button to confirm data import or click .
Figure D.6 : Wizard for importing a Tasplaq file into the Tasseldo module
It is also possible to export the results of a Tasplaq calculation to the Tasseldo module. For more
details, check the Tasplaq User’s Manual (part I).
D.3.2. “Layers” tab

This second tab is used to input parameters concerning soil behaviour.

Figure D.7 : “Layers” tab
Various information is accessible according to the type of calculation selected.
D.3.2.1. “Calculation type” frame

The choice of calculation type lets the user state whether he wants to perform an oedometric
calculation in addition to the 3D and 1D Elastic calculation.
If “3D, 1D elastic and oedometric” calculation is selected:
 The soil layers definition table contains additional columns;
 The “Oedometric calculation parameters” frame appears;
 The Consolidation" tab is activated.
Note: the combination of elastic and oedometric approaches can for example be useful for
adjusting the elastic moduli of project layers with respect to oedometric settlement, or in the
general case of a soil consisting of a succession of sands and clays.
D.3.2.2. “Soil layers definition” frame

This frame first requires the input of the top of the first soil layer that is the GL elevation (m). It must
be higher than the base elevation of the first layer which will be defined in the soil layers definition
table immediately below.
The choice of an oedometric calculation requires definition of an overconsolidation parameter ‘tc’
as follows:
 if tc>0 then tc = 'p/v'0
 if tc<0 then tc = - ('p - v'0)
Where v'0 is the initial vertical effective stress and ’p the pre-consolidation stress.

The following table describes the soil properties to be defined for each layer:
Default Display Mandatory Local

Designation Unit
value condition value checks
1 m below
Strictly
the base of
Z: elevation of layer base m Always Yes decreasing
the layer
values
above
E: Young’s modulus kPa - Always Yes >0
: Poisson’s ratio - - Always Yes 0 <  < 0.5
Cs/(1+e0): Oedometric
Yes if
recompression (or - - calculation ≥0
displayed
swelling) ratio only
- or Oedometric
tc: overconsolidation Yes if
- calculation -
parameter kPa displayed
only
Oedometric
Cc/(1+e0): consolidation Yes if
- - calculation ≥0
ratio displayed
only
: total unit weight of
layer (' is automatically Oedometric
3 Yes if
taken into account if the kN/m - calculation >0
displayed
layer is submerged, only
always input )
n: number of layer
subdivisions
- 1 Always Yes ≥1
(discretisation for the
calculations)
Table D.1 : Soil layer parameters
Foxta can be used to save soil layers in the project soils database and/or in the global soils
database by clicking the button.
This saves the soil layers with their parameters and avoids having to input them again when
creating a new module in the current project, or in another Foxta project.
Use of the soils database is described in detail in part C of the manual.
D.3.2.3. “Oedometric calculation parameters” frame

This frame, which is only visible if the user has chosen an oedometric calculation, is used to input
the following:
Default Display Mandatory

Designation Unit Local checks
value condition value
vo': vertical effective stress
applied to the top of the first kPa 0.00 Always Yes ≥0
layer
Zw: groundwater level m 0.00 Always Yes -
w: unit weight of water
3
kN/m 10.00 Always Yes >0
Table D.2 : Oedometric calculation parameters

D.3.3. “Loads” tab
Figure D.8 : “Loads” tab
D.3.3.1. “Loads on soil” frame

The loads taken into account in the Tasseldo module must be rectangular. However, complex
shaped loads can be defined by combining rectangles of equivalent footprint.
At least one non-null rectangular load must be defined in order to be able to make a settlement
calculation. The data to be input for each rectangle (in other words on each load line in the “Loads”
tab table) are described in the following table.
Note:
 the loads can be applied to the surface (at ground level), but also at any other level;
 this tab has a Wizard button for easier definition of the loads. See chapter D.3.3.2.
To view a particular load, select a line in the loads table: the corresponding load is then framed in
green on the graphic representation in the left-hand part of the window.


Xr, Yr, Zr: Coordinates of the
reference corner of the m - Always Yes
rectangle (Z axis upwards)
Lx, Ly: dimensions along local
m - Always Yes
x and y axis of the rectangle
r: angle between side Lx and
axis Ox (positive in the ° - Always Yes
counter-clockwise direction)
qr: uniform load density kPa Always Yes ≠0
Group (a group of loads If one of the
corresponds to a set of load “loads” Filled out
- - -
rectangles generated with the wizards was automatically
wizard) used
Table D.3 : Parameters for loads definition
Figure D.9 : View of a particular load

D.3.3.2. Loads wizard
To make the definition of “routine” loads easier, this tab has a Wizard button used for simple
definition of:
 a uniform circular load;
 a uniform annular load;
 a 3D embankment type load.
Figure D.10 illustrates the various available wizards:
 Choose the type of load;
 Fill out the various input fields;
 Click the button.
The use of the various load tabs is described in the following sub-chapters.
Note: it is possible to use several wizards or the same Loads wizard several times for the same
Tasseldo calculation.
Figure D.10 : Automatic loads (wizards)
D.3.3.2.1. Wizard: "Uniform circular load"

This wizard is used to generate a group of rectangular loads equivalent to a uniform circular load.
The data to be input are as follows:

Point A (XA, YA, ZA): coordinates
m (0,0,0) Always Yes
of centre of loaded disk
Radius of loaded disk m - Always Yes >0
Subdivisions number - 10 Always Yes >0
Density of load kPa - Always Yes -
Table D.4 : Parameters for uniform circular load

Figure D.11 : "Uniform circular load"
Generation of rectangular loads representing the circular load and calculation of their properties Xr,
Yr, Zr, LX, LY, r and qr, are activated by clicking the button:
Figure D.12 : Calculated values: "Uniform circular load"

D.3.3.2.2. Wizard: Uniform annular load

This wizard is used to generate a group of rectangular loads equivalent to a uniform annular load.
Figure D.13 : "Uniform annular load"

Point A (XA, YA, ZA):
m (0,0,0) Always Yes
coordinates of centre of ring
Average radius of ring m - Always Yes >0
Thickness of ring m - Always Yes >0
Subdivisions number - 20 Always Yes >0
Density of load kPa - Always Yes -
Table D.5 : Parameters for uniform annular load

The generation of rectangular loads representing the annular load and the calculation of their
properties Xr, Yr, Zr, LX, LY, r and qr, are activated by clicking the button:
Figure D.14 : Calculated values: "Uniform annular load"
D.3.3.2.3. Wizard: 3D embankment-like load

This wizard is used to generate a group of rectangular loads equivalent to a three-dimensional
embankment.
The following example of this type of load illustrates the general case (different load value at each
of the 4 points A, B, C and D).
10 m 15 m
100 kPa 100 kPa
75 kPa
D C 50 kPa
Ly = 15 m
A B A D
10 m
A B 15 m
Lx = 10 m 75 kPa
50 kPa
25 kPa 25 kPa
D C B C
Figure D.15 : Example of 3D embankment-type load
The corresponding definition in the wizard is as follows:

Figure D.16 : Wizard: "3D embankment-like load"

Coordinates of lower left m - Always Yes
corner of the embankment
Lx: Length of embankment m - Always Yes >0
Ly: Width of embankment m - Always Yes >0
: Orientation ° - Always Yes
Nx: Subdivisions along X None 10 Always Yes ≥2
Ny: Subdivisions along Y None 10 Always Yes ≥2
Load density at A kPa - Always Yes At least one of the 3
Load density at D kPa - Always Yes values must be other
Load density at B kPa - Always Yes than zero
Automatically
Load density at C kPa - Always Yes calculated from the
preceding 3 values
Table D.6 : Parameters for 3D embankment-like load

The generation of load rectangles representing the “3D embankment-like load” and the calculation
of their properties Xr, Yr, Zr, LX, LY, r and qr, are activated by clicking the button:
Figure D.17 : Calculated values: "3D embankment-like load"

D.3.4. "Consolidation" tab

This tab is only accessible if the "3D, 1D elastic and oedometric" option in the “Layers” tab has
been selected.
To take account of consolidation in the context of an oedometric calculation, it is necessary first of
all to check the “Consideration of consolidation” box and then input the required data in the 2
frames of the tab.
Figure D.18 : "Consolidation" tab
D.3.4.1. "Consolidation dates definition" frame

This frame is used to define the various consolidation dates (ascending) t1, t2, …ti, …t20 to be
considered, in other words the dates for which the user is then required to define the consolidation
percentage rate of each layer Xu(ti).
The dates are expressed without units (because they are not used in the calculations but only for
display): it is therefore user’s responsibility to define dates that are consistent.
Adding a date ("+" button under the table) adds a column to the table.
D.3.4.2. “Consolidation rates by layer and by date” frame

This should be used to define the consolidation percentage of each layer, for each date defined
above. The software automatically creates a line per layer in the table.
Value Xu(ti) = 100% corresponds to complete consolidation of the layer concerned on date ti.
The consolidation percentages input are allocated to the active layers base. When a layer is
subdivided into several sub-layers, the program performs linear interpolation of the consolidations
to allocate a consolidation percentage for each date that is consistent with the position of each
sub-layer.

The parameters to be filled out are:

0 ≤ Xu(ti) ≤ 100%
Xu(ti): consolidation rate of The values of Xu must be
% - Always Yes ascending (not strictly)
the layer indicated on date ti
over time within a given
layer
Table D.7 : Consolidation parameters
D.3.5. "Calculation" tab

This tab is used to define the calculation points for which one wishes to evaluate settlement and
stresses. At least one calculation point must be defined.
These points must be chosen according to the project requirements: these points are those for
which detailed results will be given. They are also the points which are used to calculate the
average settlement plane when this is requested.
Figure D.19 : "Calculation" tab
D.3.5.1. "Calculation points definition” frame

The coordinates (XP, YP, ZP) (m) must be defined for each calculation point the user wishes to
define.
To make it easier to define calculation points, it is possible to use one of the proposed wizards (see
next chapter).
Note:
 It is advised to choose a beginning of calculation elevation Zp situated on a limit between
layers;
 Settlements and stresses are only calculated from (below) the elevation of the point
considered;
 The “group” column appears when the calculation points wizard has been used: a group of
calculation points corresponds to a set of calculation points generated via the wizard;

 The application marks the point selected in the table with a green cross in the graphic part:
Figure D.20 : Selection of a calculation point – Graphic representation
Note: the view presented by default in the graphic space is the project top view. Using the
and buttons, it is also possible to display the side view (planes
Oyz or Oxz).
These views can for example be used to visualise load and calculation points defined at depth.
Figure D.21 : Example of graphic representation of side view (Oyz plane)

D.3.5.2. Calculation points wizards

These wizards are used to automatically generate aligned points or points distributed according to
predetermined geometries. They are accessible by clicking the button.
Several wizards can be used or the same wizard can be used several times in the same Tasseldo
calculation.
After using at least one “Calculation points” wizard, the button becomes accessible: it is used
to modify the selected group of calculation points.
D.3.5.2.1. Calculation points situated along a segment

This wizard is used to automatically generate calculation points aligned along a segment [A, B].
Figure D.22 : Calculation points situated along a segment
The following parameters are to be filled out:

m - Always Yes
Coordinates of point A The 2 points must be
Point B (XB, YB, ZB): distinct
m - Always Yes
Coordinates of point B
Number of points - 10 Always Yes ≥2
Table D.8 : Parameters for defining calculation points situated along a segment
Once the wizard data have been completed, click the button: the points generated are
then automatically copied into the table of calculation points in the “Calculation” tab:

Figure D.23 : Calculated values: Calculation points situated along a segment

D.3.5.2.2. Calculation points situated along a horizontal circle

This wizard is used to automatically define calculation points aligned along a circle with centre A.
Figure D.24 : Calculation points situated along a horizontal circle
The parameters to be filled out are as follows:

Point A (XA, YA, ZA) m - Always Yes
Radius of circle m - Always Yes >0
Number of points - 10 Always Yes ≥2
Table D.9 : Parameters for definition of calculation points situated along a horizontal circle
then automatically copied into the calculation points table in the “Calculation” tab:
Figure D.25 : Calculated values: Calculation points situated along a horizontal circle

D.3.5.2.3. Calculation points distributed on a horizontal rectangle

This wizard is used to automatically define a mesh of calculation points distributed on a horizontal
rectangle [A, B, C, D].
Figure D.26 : Calculation points distributed on a horizontal rectangle

Point A (XA, YA, ZA) m - Always Yes -
Lx: length of rectangle m - Always Yes >0
Ly: width of rectangle m - Always Yes >0
Number of points along Lx - 7 Always Yes ≥2
Number of points along Ly - 7 Always Yes ≥2
Table D.10 : Parameters for definition of calculation points distributed on a horizontal rectangle
Once the wizard data have been completed, click the button: the generated points are
then automatically copied into the calculation points table in the "Calculation" tab:
Figure D.27 : Calculated values: Calculation points distributed on a horizontal rectangle

D.3.5.2.4. Calculation points distributed on a horizontal quadrilateral

This wizard is used to automatically define calculation points distributed on a horizontal
quadrilateral [A, B, C, D].
Figure D.28 : Calculation points distributed on a horizontal quadrilateral

Point B (XB, YB) m - Always Yes The 4 points must be
Point C (XC, YC) m - Always Yes distinct
Point D (XD, YD) m - Always Yes
Number of points on AB,
- 7 Always Yes ≥2
including ends A and B
Number of points on AD,
- 7 Always Yes ≥2
including ends A and D
Table D.11 : Parameters for definition of calculation points distributed on a horizontal quadrilateral
then automatically copied into the table in the “Calculation” tab:

Figure D.29 : Calculated values: Calculation points distributed on a horizontal quadrilateral
D.3.5.2.5. Calculation points distributed on a horizontal disk

This wizard is used to automatically define calculation points distributed on a disk with centre A.
Figure D.30 : Calculation points distributed on a horizontal disk

Radius of disk m - Always Yes >0
Nr: number of radial
- 5 Always Yes ≥1
subdivisions (number of circles)
Nnumber of orthoradial
subdivisions (number of points - 10 Always Yes ≥2
on each circle)
Table D.12 : Parameters for definition of calculation points distributed on a horizontal disk

then automatically copied into the calculation points table in the "Calculation" tab:
Figure D.31 : Calculated values: Calculation points situated on a horizontal disk
D.3.5.3. Adjustment of an average settlement plane

The drop-down list may be used to request calculation of an average settlement plane by selecting
the appropriate choice. The possible choices are as follows:
 No average plane;
 1D average plane: calculation of average plane on the basis of 1D elastic settlement and
the defined calculation points;
 3D average plane: calculation of average plane on the basis of 3D elastic settlement and
the defined calculation points;
 Oedo average plane: calculation of average plane on the basis of oedometric settlement
and the calculation points defined.
D.3.6. Calculation and results
D.3.6.1. Calculation
The calculation can be started from any tab, provided that the tabs have been correctly filled out, in
other words when they are all marked with a green cross (for example: ).
They are marked with a red cross (for example: ) until they are correctly filled out (data
missing or not conforming to expected values).
To start the calculation, click the button.
D.3.6.2. Results
To display the calculation results, click the button.
The following window then appears and proposes the different types of results accessible after a
Tasseldo calculation:

Figure D.32 : Numerical and graphical results
 3 types of numerical results: formatted results, stresses and settlements, and consolidation
settlements (oedometric);
 3 types of graphical results: stresses and settlements, consolidation settlements
(oedometric) and settlement shadings.
Click the required button according to the data format.
The following chapters describe these different types of results in detail.
D.3.6.2.1. Formatted numerical results

This window contains a summary of the calculation data and results:
Figure D.33 : Numerical results: Formatted results – Data reminder

The formatted results contain:

 A reminder of the data (Figure D.33): general parameters, soil data, loads, etc. This section
also includes a table giving the effective stresses '0 and 'p in the centre of each sub-layer
(taking account of discretisation of the layers for definition of the sub-layers);
 Results in normal printing mode:
 The summary table of results for the various calculation points (Figure D.34):
 Coordinates (X, Y, Z) of calculation point (m)
 T1d: value of 1D elastic settlement calculated for this point
 Toedo: value of oedometric settlement calculated (only if oedometric calculation had
been requested. If not, the column comprises only nil values).
Note: positive settlement values correspond to actual settlements (downwards). Negative
values correspond to heaving.
Figure D.34 : Numerical results: Formatted results – Results (normal printing)
 Or results in detailed printing mode:

 A table of results for each calculation point (Figure D.35):
 Calculation level (m)
 Vertical stress at mid-thickness of the (sub-)layer
 Toedo: value of oedometric settlement calculated for this point (only if oedometric
calculation had been requested. If not, the column comprises only nil values).
This results display mode can in particular be used to easily check the contribution of a
layer to settlement at a given point.
Note: in the same way as above, positive settlement values correspond to actual settlement
(downwards), while negative values correspond to heaving.
 The average plane, if requested (Figure D.36). This section:
 Gives the equation of the calculated average plane;
 Recalls the coordinates (XP, YP) of each calculation point;

 In the “calculated” column, for each calculation point, recalls the calculated settlement using
the calculation method adopted for the average plane (display of 3D elastic settlement if the
3D elastic average plane was requested, for example);
 In the “adjusted” column, gives the settlement value, at the same calculation point,
corresponding to the position of the settlement average plane.
Figure D.35 : Numerical results: Formatted results (detailed printing)

Figure D.36 : Numerical results: Formatted results – Results (adjusted plane)
D.3.6.2.2. Numerical results – Stresses and Settlements

This table contains the stresses and settlements at the calculation points, as a function of the
elevation Z (m):
Designation Unit Display condition

N° calculation point (point coordinates) - Always
Z: elevation m Always
V: Supplementary vertical stress kPa Always
1D Settlement: one-dimensional elastic settlement m Always
3D Settlement: three-dimensional elastic settlement m Always
Only if oedometric calculation was
Oedo(metric) Settlement m
requested
Table D.13 : Details of numerical results (stresses and settlements)

Figure D.37 : Numerical results: Stresses and settlements
D.3.6.2.3. Numerical results – Consolidation settlement (oedometric)

The table only contains results if an oedometric calculation with consolidation has been carried out.
Figure D.38 : Numerical results: Consolidation settlements (oedometric)
Designation Unit Display condition

N° calculation point (coordinates of point) - Always
Date ti: consolidation dates (as input in the data) - Always
Oedo settlement: oedometric settlement on the
date considered (as a function of the consolidation m Always
rates of the various layers)
Table D.14 : Details of numerical results: Consolidation settlements (oedometric)

D.3.6.2.4. Graphical results – Stresses and settlements

The curves present the same results as those described in the corresponding table (numerical
results, chapter D.3.6.2.2).
It is possible to select/deselect several calculation points in the left-hand list: the curves
corresponding to the selected points are then superposed over the graphics. The “Shift” key on the
keyboard should be used to select several points.
Figure D.39 : Graphical results: Stresses and settlements
D.3.6.2.5. Graphical results - Consolidation settlements (oedometric)

The curves show the same results as those described in the corresponding table (numerical
results, chapter D.3.6.2.3).
Here again, it is possible to select/deselect several calculation points in the left-hand list: the
curves corresponding to the selected points are then superposed over the graphic.
Figure D.40 : Graphical results: Oedometric consolidation settlement

D.3.6.2.6. Graphical results – Settlements shadings
Figure D.41 : Graphical results : Settlements at given Z
This window can be used to show the settlement intensity for a given level Z.
The following can be selected in the strip at the top of the window:
 The chosen level
 The type of settlement to be displayed: Elastic 1D, Elastic 3D or Oedometric (if available).
In the example presented above, the colours illustrate the distribution of 1D elastic settlement
values in plane (OXY) at elevation Z = 0.00.

D.4. CALCULATION EXAMPLES
D.4.1. Example 1
D.4.1.1. Introduction
The first example comprises two parts:
 Calculation of one-dimensional and three-dimensional settlement of three soil layers under
the effect of a rectangular load
 Then calculation of the oedometric settlement in the same conditions.
q = 50 kPa
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
D.4.1.2. Data input

At opening of the application, Foxta proposes:
 creating a new project;
 opening an existing project;
 automatically opening the last project used.
In the case of this example:
 choose to create a new project by selecting the radio-button;
 click the button.
D.4.1.2.1. New project wizard: New project

“File” frame
 Fill out the project path by clicking the button;
 Give a name to the file and save it.

“Project” frame
 Give a title to the project;
 Enter a project number;
 Complete with comments if necessary;
 Leave the “Use the soil database” unticked (we will not use the database for this example), and
click the button.
D.4.1.2.2. New project wizard: Choice of modules

In the “Modules” window, select the Tasseldo module then click the button.
The Tasseldo window appears.

The various data tabs proposed should be filled out.
D.4.1.2.3. Parameters tab

This tab contains two frames:
“General parameters” tab:

 Tasseldo calculation title: for this example, we will for example enter "Example 1";
 Type of printing (normal or detailed): for this example, normal printing will be sufficient.
“Import” frame:
A project can be imported from the Tasplaq module, but we will not use this option for this
example.

To move onto the next tab, click either the name of the “Layers” tab or the button.
D.4.1.2.4. “Layers” tab

This tab concerns the definition of soil layers.
“Calculation type” frame:

Retain the default choice “3D and 1D elastic”.

“Soil layers definition” frame:

Define the top of the first layer at level 7.50 m.
Then create three soil layers by clicking the button to add each of the layers.
Name Zbase (m) Esoil (kPa)  n
Layer 1 1.5 8000 0.33 10
Layer 2 -5.0 4000 0.33 10
Layer 3 -15 20000 0.33 10
Note: the discretisation chosen makes it possible here to create “sub-layers” from 50 cm to one
metre thick.
The drawing in the left-hand part of the screen shows the layers defined.
Tasseldo can be used to save these soil layers in the project database and/or in the global soils
database by clicking the button.
This makes it possible to save soil layers with their parameters, to avoid having to input them again
when using another module for the same Foxta project, or when creating another Foxta project.
The database will not be used in this example, but part C of the manual describes its use in detail.
“Oedometric calculation parameters":

This is not accessible here because in this first part we simply deal with elastic calculations (see
choice of calculation type above).
D.4.1.2.5. “Loads” tab

“Loads on soil” frame:

This “Loads” tab is used to define the loads applied at groundlevel. Here we use a single simple
rectangle with the following characteristics:
Xr (m) Yr (m) Zr (m) Lx (m) Ly (m) r (°) qr (kPa)
0.00 0.00 7.50 10 20 0 50
Click the button to add a line and input the above values.
Note: in the examples covered in the manual, the loads are always applied at surface level.
However, it should be noted that it is also possible to define loads at depth.
A help diagram can be accessed by clicking the button and illustrates the meaning of
parameters Lx, Ly and r:
The “Loads wizard” is not used in this example because the load only consists of a simple
rectangle. This wizard will be used in example 2.
The drawing in the left-hand part of the screen now shows the defined load.
D.4.1.2.6. "Consolidation" tab

This tab is not accessible here: it is only available in the case of an oedometric calculation.
D.4.1.2.7. "Calculation" tab

This tab is used to define the points for calculation of settlement.
These points must be chosen depending on the requirements of the project: these points are those
for which detailed results will be provided. They are also the points which are used to calculate the
average settlement plane when this is requested (this is not the case in this example).
Here we have chosen points on the surface and at a depth of 2 m, both under the applied load
(under one quarter of the foundation, representative of the whole, owing to the symmetry of the
project) and outside it (1 point defined outside the load footprint).

"Calculation points definition" frame:
Click the button to add a line and repeat this operation for all the points to be defined.
Note: here we define the calculation points manually. Use of the "Calculation points" wizard will be
illustrated in example 2.
After defining these points, they appear in the left-hand part of the window as blue points (the point
corresponding to the line selected in the table appears as a green cross).
N° Xp (m) Yp (m) Zp (m)
1 0.00 0.00 7.50
2 5.00 10.00 7.50
3 5.00 0.00 7.50
4 0.00 10.00 7.50
5 -5.00 10.00 7.50
6 -5.00 -10.00 7.50
7 5.00 -10.00 7.50
8 -5.00 0.00 7.50
9 0.00 -10.00 7.50
10 0.00 0.00 1.50
11 5.00 0.00 1.50
12 0.00 10.00 1.50
13 5.00 10.00 1.50
"Adjustment of an average settlement plane" frame:

We will not use an average plane for this example
Data input for this example is now completed.
D.4.1.3. Calculation and results
D.4.1.3.1. Calculation
As long as all the tabs have not been correctly filled out, the button used to start the calculation is
marked with a red cross: .

Once all the data have been correctly input, the button (accessible from all the
tabs) is active.
Clicking this button will start the calculation.
To access the results in the form of tables and graphics, click the button.
Results not
accessible for this
example
“Numerical results” frame:

 “Formatted results” and “Stresses and settlements” are accessible by clicking the
corresponding button.
 The “Consolidation settlements (oedometric)" results are not accessible because the "3D,
1D elastic (oedometric)" option was not selected for this example.
"Graphical results" frame:
 The “Stresses and settlements” and “Settlements shadings” results are accessible by
clicking the corresponding button.
 The “Consolidation settlements (oedometric)" results are not accessible because the "3D,
1D elastic (oedometric)" option was not selected for this example.
D.4.1.3.2. Results
The main available results (in particular the settlements for the 9 calculation points) are presented
on the following page.
The results given in terms of settlements are the 1D and 3D elastic settlements. The oedometric
results are not available because the oedometric calculation was not requested for this example.
Select a type of results to be displayed then click the button to return to the result
types selection screen.
It should be noted that for each elevation (7.5 or 1.5), maximum settlement is obtained as planned
in the centre of the loaded zone (points 2 and 13). Maximum settlement obtained on the surface is
thus at point 2, with a value of 7.07 cm for 3D elastic settlement at this point. Settlement at point 13
(also at the centre of the loaded zone, but at elevation 1.5 m) is of 4.64 cm.
As oedometric calculation was not selected, the Toedo column is displayed, but contains only nil
values.
To quit the results display, click the button.

Numerical results – Formatted results

Numerical results – Stresses and settlements
Graphical results – Stresses and settlements

Graphical results – Settlements shading
D.4.1.3.3. Data modification

If necessary, it is possible to modify the data input in the same file and restart the calculation.
For example we here wish to supplement the previous calculation with the oedometric settlement
calculation: click the button, then the button to return to data
input. Then select the “Layers” tab, tick the “3D, 1D elastic and oedometric" option and fill out:
 the new columns displayed in the soil characteristics table;
 the “Oedometric calculation parameters” frame at the bottom of the same tab;
 the "Consolidation" tab, which is now accessible: however we will not use this feature for this
example. It will be illustrated in example 2.


The values to be input for the oedometric calculation are as follows:
 (kN/m )
3
Name Cs/(1+e0) tc Cc/(1+e0)
Layer 1 0.012 -50 (kPa) 0.080 20.00
Layer 2 0.025 1.00 0.200 19.00
Layer 3 0.005 1.30 0.030 20.00
Note on the values of tc:

 when positive: they correspond by convention to overconsolidation ratios (OCR). See
chapter D.3.2.2.
 when negative, they correspond by convention to overconsolidation pressures (in kPa). See
chapter D.3.2.2.
“Oedometric calculation parameters” frame:

The additional values to be input are as follows:
vo' (kPa) w (kN/m )

3
Zw (m)
0.00 6.50 10.00
"Consolidation" tab:
Do not tick the “Consideration of consolidation" box (this feature will be illustrated in example 2).
Save the project under another name (TASSEL01bis for example) and restart the calculation. For
analysis of the results, use the same method as before.
The numerical and graphical results of “Consolidation settlements (oedometric)" are still not always
accessible: this is because although we activated oedometric calculation, the “Consolidation”
feature for calculation of settlements with time is not used.
Formatted numerical results:

Logically, the T1d and T3d settlements are exactly the same as for the 1st calculation (the data
concerning the elastic calculation were not modified).
This time we also obtain the calculated values for oedometric settlement (column Toedo): these are
far greater than the values resulting from the 2 elastic calculations: maximum oedometric
settlement (point 2) of 17.0 cm instead of 7.07 cm for the same point with 3D elastic settlement.
If necessary, the comparison between these elastic and oedometric values enable the elastic
modulus to be fitted with the oedometric characteristics of each soil layer.


Graphical curves: Stresses and settlements
___: calculation point N°1

Maximum surface settlement is indeed at point 2 (17.0 cm for oedometric settlement and 7.1 cm
for 3D elastic settlement.
For points outside the footprint of the loaded zone, the v term is nil on the surface and increases
with depth.
Note:
 Move the mouse over a curve to obtain the values corresponding to the points on the curve;
 The settlement curves for the calculation points situated at elevation 1.5 m are extended
vertically between levels 1.5 and 7.5 m (no settlement calculated above the calculation
point).

D.4.2. Example 2
D.4.2.1. Presentation of the problem

This example uses the same soil profile as before. However, the load here is annular and the
calculation points will be chosen so that they are distributed over a disk with a radius greater than
that of the load.
This example also uses a 3D average settlement plane and oedometric settlement of the soil is
observed as a function of time.
D.4.2.2. Data input

When the application opens, Foxta proposes:
 creating a new project;
 opening an existing project;
 automatically opening the last project used.
In the case of this example:
 choose to create a new project by selecting the radio-button;
 click the button.
D.4.2.2.1. New Project Wizard: New project

“File” frame:
 Enter the project path by clicking the button;
 Give the file a name and save it.
“Project” frame:
 Give the project a title;
 Enter a project number;
 Add comments if necessary;
 Leave the “Use the soils database” box unticked (we will not use the database for this
example) and click the button.

D.4.2.2.2. New Project Wizard: Choice of modules

In the “Modules” window, select the Tasseldo module then click the button.
The Tasseldo window appears.

The various data tabs proposed must be filled out.
D.4.2.2.3. “Parameters” tab

Apart from the project title, the first tab is filled out in the same way as for example 1.
D.4.2.2.4. “Layers” tab

“Calculation type” frame:
This time the “3D, 1D elastic and oedometric” option is ticked directly.

The following data are to be input (the same as for example 1: it is possible to go back to example
1, export soil layers to the general database and then import them when creating example 2, to
avoid having to re-enter the same data. See part C of the manual):
Top of first layer: 7.50 m.
Esoil
 (kN/m )
3
Name Zbase (m) Cs/(1+e0) tc Cc/(1+e0) n
(kPa)
Layer 1 1.50 8000 0.33 0.012 -50 (kPa) 0.08 20.00 10
Layer 2 -5 4000 0.33 0.025 1.00 0.20 19.00 10
Layer 3 -15 20000 0.33 0.005 1.30 0.03 20.00 10

“Oedometric calculation parameters” frame:

The following data are to be input:
vo' (kPa) w (kN/m )

3
Zw (m)
0.00 6.50 10.00
D.4.2.2.5. “Loads” tab
In the “Loads” tab, use the "Load Wizard" button (bottom-left of tab) and select the “Uniform
annular load” tab.

The following data are to be input:
XA (m) YA (m) ZA (m) R (m) e (m) Subdivisions q (kPa)
0.00 0.00 7.50 6.00 1.00 50 200.00
The radius to be input is the average radius of the ring. In the case of this example, the inside
radius of the ring is 5.5 m and the outside radius is 6.5 m.
Once the data are input, click the button to create the corresponding load rectangles in
the loads table: it is possible to check that the wizard has actually generated 50 rectangles to
represent the ring.
The rectangle selected from the list is surrounded by a green frame on the drawing.
D.4.2.2.6. "Consolidation" tab

Tick the “Consideration of consolidation” box and then fill out the tab:
"Consolidation dates definition" frame:
To add date values (that is columns in the table), click the button.
The values to be input are as follows:
t1 t2 t3 t4
1 5 20 50

“Consolidation rates by layer and by date” frame:

3 lines corresponding to the 3 soil layers were automatically created.
For the three soil layers, their respective degrees of consolidation must be defined, expressed as a
percentage, as a function of the dates.
The values to be input for this example are as follows:
Layers Xu (t1) (%) Xu (t2) (%) Xu (t3) (%) Xu (t4) (%)
Layer 1 70 99 100 100
Layer 2 20 50 90 100
Layer 3 90 99 100 100
D.4.2.2.7. "Calculation" tab

It is now possible to generate the calculation points on the surface of a disk.
“Calculation points definition" frame:

These points will be those used to calculate the average settlement plane. It is therefore important
to select points that are distributed uniformly and symmetrically with respect to the loaded zone, in
order to obtain a representative average plane (use of the wizard guarantees this homogeneous
distribution of points in the defined zone).

Similarly, the size of the disk chosen for defining these points will have an influence on the average
plane calculated: here we intentionally opt to define a disk wider than the loaded zone.
Click the "Calculation points wizard" button , and select the “Distributed on horizontal disk” tab.
XA (m) YA (m) ZA (m) R (m) Nr N
0.00 0.00 7.50 10.0 5 9
The wizard automatically calculates the total number of points generated: 45.
Click to create the 45 points in the project data.

Here we decided to add a 46th point manually: add point (0, 0, 7.50) corresponding to the centre of
the loaded zone.
"Adjustment of an average settlement plane" frame:

In the drop-down menu, select the “3D average plane” option.
D.4.2.3. Calculation and results
D.4.2.3.1. Calculation
Click the button to start the calculation.
To access the results in the form of tables and graphics, click the button.
D.4.2.3.2. Results
New types of results are accessible by comparison with example 1:
 The oedometric settlements at the different dates defined, for all calculation points (below is
the display in graphic form, using the "Shift" key to select and thus superpose several curves
on the graphic).
These results are available because we chose oedometric calculation with consolidation.
On the graphic below, we selected calculation points 46, 1, 10, 19, 28 and 37, aligned along a
radius, with point 19 being situated under the mean fibre of the ring (the points selected are
illustrated in the following figure).
It is logical that starting from point 46 (centre of the ring) and moving outwards, settlement
begins to increase the closer one comes to the loaded ring and reaches its maximum under
the ring (point 19, with oedometric settlement of close to 13 cm), and then decreases again as
one moves away from the loaded ring.


46 1 10 19 28 37
 The 3D average plane equation, calculated on the basis of the 3D settlement of all the
calculation points defined (average plane displayed below after the formatted numerical
results).
It should be noted that the adjusted settlement (3D average plane for this example) is the
same for all the calculation points: this corresponds to the uniform load case and a
homogeneous distribution of calculation points under the loaded zone. The average plane
settlement is here equal to 3.6 cm.
With regard to 3D elastic settlement, the “calculated” column tells us that it is maximal for the
points situated below the loaded ring, as previously seen, with a value of 6.65 cm (point 19 for
example). In addition and as expected, we see that settlement has the same value for all
points situated on a given circle centred on the centre of the loaded ring, given that this is a
uniform annular load.


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TASSELDO – User’s Manual Foxta v3

Part D: TASSELDO MODULE

D.1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 5

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D.4.2. Example 2 .............................................................................................................. 53

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D.2. Theoretical aspects

At a point M(x,y,z) we aim to assess:

This solution (established for a homogeneous medium) is independent of the mechanical

Figure D.1 : Point vertical load Q applied to the soil surface

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Distributed load (Figure D.2)

Figure D.2 : Rectangular uniform load q - Superposition method

where n is the number of problems to be superposed.

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D.2.3.1. One-dimensional settlement

D.2.3.2. 3-dimensional settlement (approximate Steinbrenner formula)

Uniform rectangular load, L

Figure D.3 : Application of Steinbrenner’s formula

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D.2.3.3. Oedometric settlement

Figure D.4 : Void ratio e versus ’v

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 second case: overconsolidated soil: 0'< p'

D.2.4. Applications and limits

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D.3. USER’S MANUAL

D.3.1. “Parameters” tab

Figure D.5 : “Parameters” tab

D.3.1.1. "General parameters” frame

D.3.1.2. “Import” frame

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In the “Parameters” tab, the button opens the “Tasseldo project

Click the button to confirm data import or click .

D.3.2. “Layers” tab

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Figure D.7 : “Layers” tab

Various information is accessible according to the type of calculation selected.

D.3.2.1. “Calculation type” frame

D.3.2.2. “Soil layers definition” frame

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Default Display Mandatory Local

D.3.2.3. “Oedometric calculation parameters” frame

Default Display Mandatory

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D.3.3. “Loads” tab

Figure D.8 : “Loads” tab

D.3.3.1. “Loads on soil” frame

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Figure D.9 : View of a particular load

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D.3.3.2. Loads wizard

Figure D.10 : Automatic loads (wizards)

D.3.3.2.1. Wizard: "Uniform circular load"

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