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Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory
Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory
Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory
Figure 1.1: Shear stresses based on Terzaghi’s soil bearing capacity theory
φ Nc Nq Nr
0 5.7 1 0
20 17.7 7.4 5
Given:
• Soil properties:
• Soil type: cohesionless soil.
Solution:
Given:
Solution:
Given:
• Soil properties:
• Soil type: sandy clay
• Cohesion: 500 lbs/ft2
• Friction Angle: 25 degree
• Unit weight of soil: 100 lbs/ft3
• Expected footing dimensions:
• 10 ft diameter circular footing for a circular tank, bottom of footing at 2 ft below
ground level
• Factor of safety: 3
Requirement:
Solution:
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