Design creep coefficient φ_cc = k₂ · k₃ · k₄ · k₅ · φ_cc,b (AS 3600 Cl. 3.1.8.3, linear creep σ ≤ 0.45 f'_c). Use the value at the deflection time t (e.g. 30 years ≈ 10950 days).

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Each row adds lines at a constant spacing for the given count, starting from the previous coordinate. The first line is at the start ordinate. Use the row table for non-uniform grids - e.g. 6 m ×3, then 4 m ×2.

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Model axes: X / Y are the plan axes, Z is vertical (+ up) - the same Z used by elevations and pile heads. Downward forces use a negative Fz; the pressure q above acts downward when positive.

Layers generate distributed pile shaft springs. Lateral k is the lateral spring stiffness per metre run of pile (kN/m per m) - for a p-y style subgrade modulus k_h (kN/m³) use k_h × pile diameter. Skin friction is the axial skin spring per metre run (kN/m per m). They act over the pile length inside each layer; the pile tip springs stay in the pile inputs.

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Creates a ready-to-run benchmark project with the loads, supports and materials from the published verification page. Run Analysis and compare the result with the expected value.