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Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation
Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation
Foundation
Bearing Capacity Of Shallow Foundation
ΣFv = 0
1 γ B2tan ø + quxB = 2Pp +2C’ × Li sinø’
4
Si = q B 1- μ2/Es I
where
q -uniformly distributed load.
B - characteristic length of loaded area,
Es - modulus of elasticity of the soil.
μ - poisson's ratio.
I - influence factor which dependent upon
elastic properties of base & shape at base.
Alternatively, the value of [1- μ2/Es] I can be
determined from the plate load test.
b) On Cohesionless Soils
According to Stuartmann & Hartman immediate
settlement on Cohesionless soils is given by -
ZB
I2
Si C1C2 q q
E
Z 0 S
Isolated
foundation
i) steel struct 50mm 0.0033L 1/300 50mm 0.0033L 1/300
ii) RCC struct 50mm 0.0015L 1/666 75mm 0.0015L 1/666
Raft
foundation
i) steel struct 75mm 0.0033L 1/300 100mm 0.0033L 1/300
ii) Rcc struct. 75mm 0.002L 1/500 100mm 0.002L 1/500
alternatively
n -
Sf ( mv ) i ( ) i ( z ) i ........(2)
i 1
Final Settlement Using Void Ratio
The value of e corresponding to the
given load increment is read off from e – σ
plot & substituted in –
H = Ho ( e / 1 + eo )
i.e Sf = Ho ( e / 1 + eo )……. (1)
where eo is the initial void ratio. The usual
practice is not to use e but to use the
coefficient of compression (Cc) or
coefficient of recompression index ( Cr)
a) Normally Consolidated Soils - The compression index of
a normally considered soil is constant.
Cc σ 0 + Δσ
Sf = Ho Log
1+e0 10
σ0
b) Pre Consolidated Soils -
Cr σ 0 + Δσ
Sf = Ho Log
1+e0 10
σ0
The above equation is applicable when (σ0 + Δσ) < σc.