Terzaghi developed modified bearing capacity factors for shallow foundations based on the shape and depth of the foundation. The factors (Nq, Nγ, Nc) account for the non-uniform stress distribution under shallow foundations. Deeper foundations experience more uniform stress distributions, so Terzaghi's modified factors provide a better estimate of the ultimate bearing capacity for shallow foundations.
Terzaghi developed modified bearing capacity factors for shallow foundations based on the shape and depth of the foundation. The factors (Nq, Nγ, Nc) account for the non-uniform stress distribution under shallow foundations. Deeper foundations experience more uniform stress distributions, so Terzaghi's modified factors provide a better estimate of the ultimate bearing capacity for shallow foundations.
Terzaghi developed modified bearing capacity factors for shallow foundations based on the shape and depth of the foundation. The factors (Nq, Nγ, Nc) account for the non-uniform stress distribution under shallow foundations. Deeper foundations experience more uniform stress distributions, so Terzaghi's modified factors provide a better estimate of the ultimate bearing capacity for shallow foundations.