M Moment at a point (Nm). 



N , N , N Bearing capacity factors, 



c y q r 



n. Coefficient of horizontal subgrade modulus (Pa/m). 



P Force applied to an anchor by the mooring line (N).. ' 



P H Horizontal component of mooring line force at the anchor (N). 



P y Vertical component of mooring line force at the anchor (N). 



p Soil pressure (Pa). 



Q Vertical load reaction supplied by soil (N). 



Q Force required to embed cutting edges (N). 



Q Total side friction on pile (N). 



R Anchor capacity (N). 



R. Axial force capacity of pile (N). 



R, Lateral load resistance developed below the cutting edges 

 of the deadweight, base shear resistance (N). 



R„ Submerged weight of concrete deadweight anchor (N). 



R, Total lateral resistance or capacity (N). 



R Lateral load resistance of passive wedge against leading 



p cutting edge of deadweight (N). 



R Lateral load resistance per unit width of passive wedge (N/m) 



R R Required submerged weight (N). 



Rw Net vertical force (N). 



Sp Bearing capacity shape factor. 



S Sensitivity = (undisturbed undrained strength) t (remolded 

 undrained strength). 



s Undrained shear strength (Pa). 



s . s , s Factors to account for base shape, 



c y q 



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