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    The Prandtl's equation approximates the ultimate bearing capacity under a long footing at the soil surface. For footings below the surface, the ultimate bearing capacity is modified by a factor of 1 + Cd/b, where C is about 2 for cohesionless soils and 0.3 for cohesive soils. The increase in bearing capacity with depth is often neglected for cohesive soils.

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    The Prandtl's equation approximates the ultimate bearing capacity under a long footing at the soil surface. For footings below the surface, the ultimate bearing capacity is modified by a factor of 1 + Cd/b, where C is about 2 for cohesionless soils and 0.3 for cohesive soils. The increase in bearing capacity with depth is often neglected for cohesive soils.

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    The Prandtl's equation approximates the ultimate bearing capacity under a long footing at the soil surface. For footings below the surface, the ultimate bearing capacity is modified by a factor of 1 + Cd/b, where C is about 2 for cohesionless soils and 0.3 for cohesive soils. The increase in bearing capacity with depth is often neglected for cohesive soils.

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    Bearing Capacity Of Soils

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    The approximate ultimate bearing capacity under a long footing at the surface of a soil is
    given by Prandtl’s equation.

    The Prandtl’s equation is :-

    For footings below the surface, the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil may be modified
    by the factor 1 + Cd / b. The coefficient C is about 2 for cohesionless soils and about 0.3
    for cohesive soils. The increase in bearing capacity with depth for cohesive soils is often
    neglected.

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