| c | Cohesion |
| d | Particle size |
| D | Radius of bearing plate |
| G | Sample quality |
| E | Young’s modulus |
| h | Cone penetration |
| kb | Fitting parameters |
| K | Sample compaction degree |
| lp | Plasticity index |
| L | Resilience deformation corresponding to the unit pressure |
| n | Fitting parameters |
| pa | Standard atmospheric pressure |
| P | Unit pressure |
| Sa | Silicon–aluminum molecular ratio |
| ω | Moisture content |
| ωe | Expected moisture content |
| ωL | Liquid limit |
| ωopt | Optimal moisture content |
| ρ | Density |
| ρd | Dry density |
| ρdmax | Maximum dry density |
| φ | Internal friction angle |
| μ | Poisson’s ratio |
| σ | Subgrade load |