Table 10

Back-analysed rock mass stiffness

DescriptionRelationshipWhen to use
Robust lower boundELB = 430 × UCSThis relationship is proven and robust and may be used as default on Dubai projects.
Upper boundEUB = 1720 × UCSBefore implementation, this relationship should be proven through pile testing. This may be done through PTP(s) loaded to geotechnical failure or through working pile load tests.

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