Calculating the minimum depth of foundation by Rankine's formula.

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Rankine's formula provides the guidance on minimum depth of foundation

based on bearing capacity of soil.

Rankine's Formula
q 1 − sin Φ
D = ∗
γ 1 + sin Φ
Where,
D = minimum depth of foundation.
q = Allowable bearing capacity.
γ = Unit weight of soil.
Φ = angle of internal friction of soil.

Example:
q = 200 kN/m γ = 18 kN/m, Φ = 30°
q 1 − sin Φ
D = ∗
γ 1 + sin Φ
200 1 − sin 30 200 0.5
D = ∗ = ∗ = 1.23 m ≅ 1.25 m
18 1 + sin 30 18 1.5