Upload NowPlate load test (PLT) is an in situ test to determine the bearing capacity and probable settlement of a foundation under any given loading. The test essentially consists of loading a rigid plate in increments at the foundation level and determining the settlements corresponding to each load increment. The settlement of foundation can be obtained […]
How to Determine the Bearing Capacity of Foundation? | Soil Engineering
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Bearing Capacity of the Soil: 7 Theories | Soil Engineering
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The following point highlights the seven main theories for determining bearing capacity of the soil. The theories are: 1. Rankine’s Theory of Bearing Capacity 2. Prandtl’s Theory of Bearing Capacity 3. Terzaghi’s Theory of Bearing Capacity 4. Skempton’s Theory of Bearing Capacity 5. Meyerhof’s Theory 6. Hansen’s Theory of Bearing Capacity 7. Vesic’s Theory of […]
Types of Shallow Foundations: 4 Types | Soil Engineering
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Following are the types of shallow foundations: 1. Spread Footing 2. Combined Footing 3. Raft Foundation 4. Annular Slab or Ring Foundation. Type # 1. Spread Footing: Foundation which spreads the load from a wall or column to a greater width is known as spread foundation or footing. The spread footing provided to the walls […]