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8.4 Soil Parameters: Limit Bearing Capacity
8.4 Soil Parameters: Limit Bearing Capacity
8.4 Soil Parameters: Limit Bearing Capacity
Density of soil
This parameter is required to calculate the uplift resistance of the
foundation. Recommended values of angle of earth frustum for different types of
soils/rocks are given in Table.1 of Annexure.
Limit bearing
Frustum
(Degrees)
(Kg/cum)
capacity
(kg/sq.m)
30
1440
25000
30
1600
25000
940
12500
1440
12500
940
12500
10
1440
25000
20
1440
25000
20
1700
62500
10
940
62500
Hard rock
125000
1600
40000
Sandy soil
4
Fissured
undercut)
5
Rock/Soft
rock
(with
Note:
1. Limit bearing capacity of soil has been arrived at taking FOS 2.5 over
the safe bearing capacity values. Soil research institute will be approached to
furnish the limit bearing capacities of soil. If and when such data are available the
above values can be reviewed.
2. Where clay content is more than 10% but less than 15% the soil will be
classified as normal dry soil.
Types of foundations
The foundations are designed for the uplift force, down thrust, lateral
forces and over turning moments for varieties of soils.
Depending upon the ground water table and type of soil and rock, the
foundations can be classified as follows.
period with penetration not exceeding 1.Om below ground level (e.g. paddy
fields) are also classified as wet foundations.