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c ?>i 4 psi 



2 psi 



c < 1 psi 



Note: Use c = 1 psi curve for tests 

 performed In deep ocean clay 



Lines of equal shear 

 strength, c 



Fj= (Fjp ->b DA)/R+ ->^ DA 



Fj = Design short-term holding capacity 



Fjp - Measured holding capacity from field test 

 "Vj^ - May be assumed equal to 25 pcf 



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Relative Embedment Depth, D/B 



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Figure 3. Reduction factor to be applied to Field Anchor Tests 

 in clay soils to account for suction effects. 



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