Abstract—Nailed-slab System is a proposed alternative
solution for rigid pavement problem on soft soils. Equivalent
modulus of subgrade reaction (k’) can be used in designing of
nailed-slab system. This modular is the cumulative of modulus of
subgrade reaction from plate load test (k) and additional
modulus of subgrade reaction due to pile installing (∆∆∆∆k). A recent
method has used reduction of pile resistance approach in
determining ∆∆∆∆k. The relative displacement between pile and soils,
and reduction of pile resistance has been identified. In fact,
determining of reduction of pile resistance is difficult. This paper
proposes an approach by considering tolerable settlement of rigid
pavement. Validation is carried out with respect to a loading test
of nailed-slab models. The models are presented as strip section
of rigid pavement. The theory of beams on elastic foundation is
used to calculate the slab deflection by using k’. Proposed
approach can results in deflection prediction close to observed
one. In practice, the Nailed-slab System would be constructed by
multiple-row piles. Designing this system based on one-pile row
analysis will give more safety design and will consume less time