Category: 2. Foundation

It is sometimes the case that the required safe bearing capacity of the soil is not available at shallow depths or is so low that the footing dimensions are too large and uneconomical. Therefore, in such situations, it becomes necessary to optimize the safe bearing capacity depending on the site conditions.

Bearing capacity of soil is the maximum load per unit area that the underlying soil or material, be it rock or clay, will support without displacement. Often, a structure fails from uneven settlement or differential settlement. Endurable bearing capacity or safe bearing capacity of soil is obtained by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity by a…

The foundation is the part of the structure that is in direct contact with the ground. It is the part of the structure that transfers the weight of the structure to the ground. The foundation is therefore an integral link between the structure proper and the earth supporting it. The foundation transfers the load of…