BEARING CAPACITY - SHEAR CRITERION

Abstract

Determination of bearing capacity of soil is paramount for the design of foundations. There are several analytical methods available for the computation of bearing capacity. Only the shear criterion for bearing capacity is considered for this project. This study includes bearing capacity calculation for both shallow and deep foundations by different methods. Terzaghi’s, Meyerhof’s, Vesic’s and Hansen’s methods are used for shallow foundations. It will incorporate the effects of groundwater table, eccentric loading and stratified soil on the bearing capacity of the foundations. For deep foundations γ-z method and USACE method are used. The structural design of continuous wall footing is also included. An android application will be developed using the information based on this study, to calculate the bearing capacity of soil and design wall footings.