Numerical and Theoretical Study on the Settlement of Capped Piles Composite Foundation under Embankment

Table 2

Distribution and parameters of soil layer [50].

Layer	Thickness (m)	Gravity density (kN/m^3)	Modulus (MPa)	Cohesion (kPa)	Internal friction angle (°)	Poisson’s ratio
Gravel cushion	0.25	22.4	64000	0.1	40	0.25
Fill	2	18.1	2.84	20.0	30	0.25
Silt	4	18.3	5.20	15.2	17	0.30
Silt	2	18.2	5.13	14.9	18	0.30
Silty clay	8	19.6	4.95	13.7	21	0.28
Silty clay	16	19.7	9.15	20.2	25	0.25