ABSTRACT
X =x2' etc. 5. Since the values of p and yare known at each of the depths xl' X2 etc., one point on the p-y
curve at each of these depths is also known. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for different stages of loading and obtain the values ofp and y for
each stage of loading and plot to determine p-y curves at each depth. The individual p-y curves obtained by the above procedure at depths xl' X2' etc. can be plotted
on a common pair of axes to give a family of curves for the selected depths below the surface. The p-y curve shown in Fig. 16.2b is strongly non-linear and this curve can be predicted only if the
