What's the other term for "cone of compression"?

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

I know there's another term commonly used, just can't think what it is.

[James F. McKee]

Originally Posted by kshepard

I know there's another term commonly used, just can't think what it is.

I'm sorry Kenton i don't know the answer but every time You bring up the cone of compression , i can't help thinking of the cone of silence from the old Get Smart tv series...I know it's stupid but.....

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

James, I keep hoping some conehead will reply with the correct answer!

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by jmckee

I'm sorry Kenton i don't know the answer but every time You bring up the cone of compression , i can't help thinking of the cone of silence from the old Get Smart tv series...I know it's stupid but.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqcSWI6Ppks

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

I loved the 60's too, boys, at least the highlights, but if we could narrow it down to the subject matter at hand I'd be forever gratefull!

Thanks,

[mnahrgang]

For some reason "slump test" or something like that is coming to mind. Does that ring any bells for you?

[Bruce A. King]

Maybe axial loading or axial compression will work for you.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by kshepard

I loved the 60's too, boys, at least the highlights, but if we could narrow it down to the subject matter at hand I'd be forever gratefull!

Thanks,

Sorry, Kenton, but I'm drawing a blank also.

[dbucknavich]

Does this somehow relate to a footing and range of support in the earth underneath said footing? You know, how you are not able to excavate within a 45 degree angle from the footing.

[dbucknavich]

Originally Posted by dbucknavich

Does this somehow relate to a footing and range of support in the earth underneath said footing? You know, how you are not able to excavate within a 45 degree angle from the footing.

Sorry Kenton,

Even if that is what your referring to, I do not know another term for it. I can ask tomorrow in my building class. It is taught by the local building official and he just about knows it all.

[Christopher Currins]

Angle of Repose

[jkogel]

Originally Posted by ccurrins

Angle of Repose

That may be the term Kenton was looking for, but I wonder if they are the same. For example, a tall pile of gravel will find the angle of repose, but you wouldn't park your truck at the edge, would you?

John Kogel
www.allsafehome.ca

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Try "pressure bulb" found in the following soils book:

http://books.google.ca/books?ct=resu...bulb#PPA359,M1

Another online pub:

http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/cbd/cbd177_e.html

[Marcel Gratton]

Originally Posted by jkogel

That may be the term Kenton was looking for, but I wonder if they are the same. For example, a tall pile of gravel will find the angle of repose, but you wouldn't park your truck at the edge, would you?

It would depend what application Kenton is referring to. For example, when lowering a basement floor a 45 degree *angle of repose* should be maintain under existing footing. Soil should be undisturbed.

[Steven C. Waskewicz]

Here's some reading...

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Foundatio...pression-1.htm