Table 1 The mechanical properties of these strata.

From: Research on ground deformation induced by large caisson construction at the Zhuchong pumping station in Xinyang, China

Strata

Density

(g/cm³)

Young’s modulus(MPa)

Poisson’s ratio

Internal friction angle(°)

Cohesive force(KPa)

heavy silty Q3 loam

1.8

23

0.3

22.5

41.5

heavy silty Q2 loam

1.99

25

0.3

23.8

41.9

fully weathered Cretaceous argillaceous sandstone

2.0

50

0.25

30

30

strongly weathered Cretaceous argillaceous sandstone

2.3

100

0.3

35

60

moderately weathered Cretaceous argillaceous sandstone

2.4

600

0.3

35

90