This document provides information about bearing capacity of soil and different types of foundations. It discusses key topics like:
- Types of foundations including shallow foundations like spread footings, continuous footings, combined footings, strap footings, and mat/raft foundations. It also discusses deep foundations.
- Factors that determine the selection of a foundation type including the structure's function/loads, sub-surface soil conditions, and cost.
- Comparison of shallow and deep foundations in terms of depth, load distribution, construction, cost, structural design considerations, and settlement.
- Criteria for foundation design including safety against bearing capacity failure and limiting settlement, especially differential settlement.
The document outlines a course plan for a foundation engineering course. It includes 9 units that will be covered: introduction and site investigation, earth pressure, shallow foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and soil stabilization. It provides details on the number of lectures for each unit and the topics that will be covered in each lecture. Some key topics include shallow foundation design methods, pile load testing, earth pressure theories, and slope stability analysis techniques. References for the course are also provided.
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A 1m wide strip footing is located 0.8m below ground in a c-φ soil. The soil properties are given. Using Terzaghi's analysis with a factor of safety of 3, the safe bearing capacity is calculated to be 112.1 kN/m^2.
A 2m x 3m rectangular footing at a depth of 1.5m in a different c-φ soil is considered. Using Terzaghi's analysis, the safe bearing capacities are calculated to be 471.7 kN/m^2 based on net ultimate capacity and 453.7 kN/m^2 based on ultimate capacity, both with a factor of safety of 3.
This lecture discusses the bearing capacity of foundations. It introduces Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, which evaluates the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations based on a failure surface geometry. Terzaghi's equation for ultimate bearing capacity is presented. Meyerhof's and Hansen's theories are also introduced, which improved on Terzaghi's theory. Hansen's theory provides a more general bearing capacity equation that can be applied to both shallow and deep foundations. Safety factors are applied to the ultimate bearing capacity to determine allowable bearing capacity for foundation design. Settlement criteria may also control and limit the allowable bearing capacity in some cases.
This document discusses foundation settlements and provides methods for estimating different types of settlements. It discusses:
- Immediate/elastic settlement which occurs during or right after construction and can be estimated using elastic theory equations.
- Consolidation settlement, which is time-dependent and occurs over months to years as water is squeezed out of clay soils. It includes primary consolidation from excess pore pressure dissipation and secondary compression from soil reorientation.
- Methods for estimating settlement in sandy soils using a strain influence factor approach.
- Equations for calculating primary and secondary consolidation settlement based on soil properties and changes in effective stress over time.
- Relationships between time factor, degree of consolidation, and rate of consolidation
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
This document provides 10 examples of problems related to bearing capacity of foundations. The examples calculate bearing capacity using Terzaghi's analysis for different soil and foundation conditions, including cohesionless and cohesive soils, square and strip footings, and considering the water table depth. One example compares results to field plate load tests. The solutions show calculations for determining soil shear strength parameters, factor of safety, and safe bearing capacity.
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A circular well with an external diameter of 4.5m and steel thickness of 0.75m is embedded 12m deep in uniform sand. The sand has an angle of internal friction of 30 degrees and submerged unit weight of 1 t/m3. The well is subjected to a horizontal force of 50t and bending moment of 400tm at the scour level. Assuming the well acts as a lightweight retaining wall, the allowable total equivalent resting force due to earth pressure with a safety factor of 2 is calculated.
The document outlines a course plan for a foundation engineering course. It includes 9 units that will be covered: introduction and site investigation, earth pressure, shallow foundations, pile foundations, well foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and soil stabilization. It provides details on the number of lectures for each unit and the topics that will be covered in each lecture. Some key topics include shallow foundation design methods, pile load testing, earth pressure theories, and slope stability analysis techniques. References for the course are also provided.
Numerical problem bearing capacity terzaghi , group pile capacity (usefulsear...Make Mannan
A 1m wide strip footing is located 0.8m below ground in a c-φ soil. The soil properties are given. Using Terzaghi's analysis with a factor of safety of 3, the safe bearing capacity is calculated to be 112.1 kN/m^2.
A 2m x 3m rectangular footing at a depth of 1.5m in a different c-φ soil is considered. Using Terzaghi's analysis, the safe bearing capacities are calculated to be 471.7 kN/m^2 based on net ultimate capacity and 453.7 kN/m^2 based on ultimate capacity, both with a factor of safety of 3.
This lecture discusses the bearing capacity of foundations. It introduces Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, which evaluates the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations based on a failure surface geometry. Terzaghi's equation for ultimate bearing capacity is presented. Meyerhof's and Hansen's theories are also introduced, which improved on Terzaghi's theory. Hansen's theory provides a more general bearing capacity equation that can be applied to both shallow and deep foundations. Safety factors are applied to the ultimate bearing capacity to determine allowable bearing capacity for foundation design. Settlement criteria may also control and limit the allowable bearing capacity in some cases.
This document discusses foundation settlements and provides methods for estimating different types of settlements. It discusses:
- Immediate/elastic settlement which occurs during or right after construction and can be estimated using elastic theory equations.
- Consolidation settlement, which is time-dependent and occurs over months to years as water is squeezed out of clay soils. It includes primary consolidation from excess pore pressure dissipation and secondary compression from soil reorientation.
- Methods for estimating settlement in sandy soils using a strain influence factor approach.
- Equations for calculating primary and secondary consolidation settlement based on soil properties and changes in effective stress over time.
- Relationships between time factor, degree of consolidation, and rate of consolidation
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations by abhishek sharma ABHISHEK SHARMA
elements you should know about bearing capacity of shallow foundations are included in it. various indian standards are also used. Bearing capacity theories by various researchers are also included. numericals from GATE CE and ESE CE are also included.
This document provides 10 examples of problems related to bearing capacity of foundations. The examples calculate bearing capacity using Terzaghi's analysis for different soil and foundation conditions, including cohesionless and cohesive soils, square and strip footings, and considering the water table depth. One example compares results to field plate load tests. The solutions show calculations for determining soil shear strength parameters, factor of safety, and safe bearing capacity.
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A circular well with an external diameter of 4.5m and steel thickness of 0.75m is embedded 12m deep in uniform sand. The sand has an angle of internal friction of 30 degrees and submerged unit weight of 1 t/m3. The well is subjected to a horizontal force of 50t and bending moment of 400tm at the scour level. Assuming the well acts as a lightweight retaining wall, the allowable total equivalent resting force due to earth pressure with a safety factor of 2 is calculated.
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This document contains solved examples of questions on bearing capacity from previous year question papers. It includes 6 questions calculating the ultimate bearing capacity, safe bearing capacity, and size of footing for given soil properties and loading conditions using Terzaghi and general shear failure theories. The properties provided are unit weight, cohesion, friction angle, and bearing capacity factors. Depths, widths, loads, and factors of safety are also given. The step-by-step workings and solutions are shown for each question.
The document provides information about stress distribution in soil due to self-weight and surface loads. It discusses Boussinesq's formula for calculating vertical stress in soil due to a concentrated surface load. The formula shows that vertical stress is directly proportional to the load, inversely proportional to depth squared, and depends on the ratio of radius to depth. A table of coefficient values used in the formula for different ratios of radius to depth is also provided.
1. The document discusses different types of settlement in shallow foundations, including immediate/elastic settlement, primary consolidation settlement, and secondary consolidation settlement.
2. It provides methods for calculating each type of settlement, making use of theories of elasticity, consolidation test data, and parameters like compression index.
3. Settlement predictions are generally satisfactory but better for inorganic clays; the time rate of consolidation settlement is often poorly estimated.
TERZAGHI’S BEARING CAPACITY THEORY
DERIVATION OF EQUATION TERZAGHI’S BEARING CAPACITY THEORY
TERZAGHI’S BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS
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- There are four main methods to measure the load carrying capacity of piles: static methods, dynamic formulas, in-situ penetration tests, and pile load tests.
- The ultimate load capacity (Qu) of an individual pile or pile group equals the sum of the point resistance (Qp) at the pile tip and the shaft resistance (Qs) developed along the pile shaft through friction between the soil and pile.
- Meyerhof's method is commonly used to calculate Qp in sand based on the effective vertical pressure at the pile tip multiplied by the bearing capacity factor Nq.
The document provides 8 examples of calculating total stress, effective stress, and pore water pressure at different depths for various soil profiles. The examples solve for the stresses and pressures at specific points or depths by considering the layer thicknesses, soil unit weights, depth of water table, and degree of saturation. The effective stress is calculated by subtracting the pore water pressure from the total stress at each point.
1. Load-settlement curves for footings on dense sand or stiff clay show a pronounced peak and failure occurs at very small strains, with sudden sinking or tilting and surface heaving of adjoining soil.
2. For medium sand or clay, failure starts at a localized spot and migrates outward gradually, with large vertical strains and small lateral strains. Failure planes are not clearly defined.
3. Failure zones for footings on slopes do not extend above the horizontal plane through the base, and failure occurs when downward and upward pressures are equal.
The document contains 10 examples involving calculation of earth pressures on retaining structures using Rankine's and Coulomb's theories. Example 1 calculates active earth pressure on a retaining wall with and without groundwater. Example 2 determines thrust on a wall with the water table rising. Example 3 finds active pressure, point of zero pressure and center of pressure for a cohesive soil. The remaining examples involve calculating earth pressures considering various soil properties and conditions.
1. The document discusses slope stability analysis using the Swedish slip circle method for analyzing finite slopes made of cohesive soils.
2. It describes the assumptions of the method and calculates the factors of safety for circular failure surfaces with and without tension cracks.
3. The document also covers other methods like the ordinary method of slices for c-f soils and discusses locating the critical slip circle using empirical relationships.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
This document discusses consolidation settlement, which occurs when saturated soil is loaded and squeezed, causing water to be expelled over time (years depending on soil permeability) and the soil volume to decrease. As water flows out, the soil settles vertically in direct proportion to the volume decrease. Two methods estimate consolidation settlement: using the coefficient of volume compressibility (mv) or the void ratio-effective stress (e-logσ'v) relationship. Practical applications include using prefabricated vertical drains to accelerate consolidation in clay soils.
Introduction.
Some definitions.
Mohr circle of stress.
Mohr-coulomb’s strength theory.
Tests for shear strength.
Shear tests based on drainage conditions.
1) The document presents the results of an unconsolidated undrained (UU) triaxial test conducted by a group of 6 students on remolded soil specimens.
2) The UU test involves applying confining pressure to an unsaturated soil sample and shearing it undrained to determine the shear strength parameters. 3 tests were conducted at different confining pressures.
3) The first two tests yielded undrained shear strengths of 45.9 psi and 42.35 psi, while the third test gave a higher value of 55.39 psi, which may not be valid due to partial saturation of that sample.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
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This document discusses lateral earth pressure and its importance in retaining wall design. It defines lateral earth pressure as the pressure soil exerts horizontally. Lateral earth pressure depends on soil shear strength, pore water pressure, and equilibrium state. It is important for designing structures like retaining walls, bridges, and tunnels. The document discusses coefficient of lateral earth pressure (K), and the three states: at-rest (Ko), active (Ka), and passive (Kp) pressure. It also presents Coulomb and Rankine theories for calculating earth pressure and describes investigation methods and lateral wall supports like gravity, cantilever, anchored, soil-nailed, and reinforced walls. Geofoam is discussed as a method to reduce lateral stresses in
The document discusses soil consolidation and laboratory consolidation testing. It begins with an introduction to consolidation and describes the three types of soil settlement: immediate elastic settlement, primary consolidation settlement, and secondary consolidation settlement. It then discusses consolidation in more detail, including the spring-cylinder model used to demonstrate consolidation principles. Finally, it describes the process and components of a laboratory oedometer consolidation test.
The document discusses soil bearing capacity and methods for determining and improving it. It explains that the ultimate and safe bearing capacities must be determined to ensure the foundation can safely transmit loads to the soil. A common field test is the plate load test, which involves loading a test plate in a pit and measuring settlement. From the load-settlement graph, the ultimate capacity is determined using the maximum load. The safe capacity applies a factor of safety, usually 2-3. Methods to improve bearing capacity include increasing foundation depth, draining water, compacting soil, grouting, confinement, and chemical treatment.
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This document contains solved examples of questions on bearing capacity from previous year question papers. It includes 6 questions calculating the ultimate bearing capacity, safe bearing capacity, and size of footing for given soil properties and loading conditions using Terzaghi and general shear failure theories. The properties provided are unit weight, cohesion, friction angle, and bearing capacity factors. Depths, widths, loads, and factors of safety are also given. The step-by-step workings and solutions are shown for each question.
The document provides information about stress distribution in soil due to self-weight and surface loads. It discusses Boussinesq's formula for calculating vertical stress in soil due to a concentrated surface load. The formula shows that vertical stress is directly proportional to the load, inversely proportional to depth squared, and depends on the ratio of radius to depth. A table of coefficient values used in the formula for different ratios of radius to depth is also provided.
1. The document discusses different types of settlement in shallow foundations, including immediate/elastic settlement, primary consolidation settlement, and secondary consolidation settlement.
2. It provides methods for calculating each type of settlement, making use of theories of elasticity, consolidation test data, and parameters like compression index.
3. Settlement predictions are generally satisfactory but better for inorganic clays; the time rate of consolidation settlement is often poorly estimated.
TERZAGHI’S BEARING CAPACITY THEORY
DERIVATION OF EQUATION TERZAGHI’S BEARING CAPACITY THEORY
TERZAGHI’S BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS
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- There are four main methods to measure the load carrying capacity of piles: static methods, dynamic formulas, in-situ penetration tests, and pile load tests.
- The ultimate load capacity (Qu) of an individual pile or pile group equals the sum of the point resistance (Qp) at the pile tip and the shaft resistance (Qs) developed along the pile shaft through friction between the soil and pile.
- Meyerhof's method is commonly used to calculate Qp in sand based on the effective vertical pressure at the pile tip multiplied by the bearing capacity factor Nq.
The document provides 8 examples of calculating total stress, effective stress, and pore water pressure at different depths for various soil profiles. The examples solve for the stresses and pressures at specific points or depths by considering the layer thicknesses, soil unit weights, depth of water table, and degree of saturation. The effective stress is calculated by subtracting the pore water pressure from the total stress at each point.
1. Load-settlement curves for footings on dense sand or stiff clay show a pronounced peak and failure occurs at very small strains, with sudden sinking or tilting and surface heaving of adjoining soil.
2. For medium sand or clay, failure starts at a localized spot and migrates outward gradually, with large vertical strains and small lateral strains. Failure planes are not clearly defined.
3. Failure zones for footings on slopes do not extend above the horizontal plane through the base, and failure occurs when downward and upward pressures are equal.
The document contains 10 examples involving calculation of earth pressures on retaining structures using Rankine's and Coulomb's theories. Example 1 calculates active earth pressure on a retaining wall with and without groundwater. Example 2 determines thrust on a wall with the water table rising. Example 3 finds active pressure, point of zero pressure and center of pressure for a cohesive soil. The remaining examples involve calculating earth pressures considering various soil properties and conditions.
1. The document discusses slope stability analysis using the Swedish slip circle method for analyzing finite slopes made of cohesive soils.
2. It describes the assumptions of the method and calculates the factors of safety for circular failure surfaces with and without tension cracks.
3. The document also covers other methods like the ordinary method of slices for c-f soils and discusses locating the critical slip circle using empirical relationships.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
A group of 16 square piles extends 12 m into stiff clay soil, underlain by rock at 24 m depth. Pile dimensions are 0.3 m x 0.3 m. Undrained shear strength of clay increases linearly from 50 kPa at surface to 150 kPa at rock. Factor of safety for group capacity is 2.5. Determine group capacity and individual pile capacity.
The group capacity is calculated to be 1600 kN. The individual pile capacity is determined to be 100 kN. The factor of safety of 2.5 is then applied to determine the safe load capacity.
This document discusses consolidation settlement, which occurs when saturated soil is loaded and squeezed, causing water to be expelled over time (years depending on soil permeability) and the soil volume to decrease. As water flows out, the soil settles vertically in direct proportion to the volume decrease. Two methods estimate consolidation settlement: using the coefficient of volume compressibility (mv) or the void ratio-effective stress (e-logσ'v) relationship. Practical applications include using prefabricated vertical drains to accelerate consolidation in clay soils.
Introduction.
Some definitions.
Mohr circle of stress.
Mohr-coulomb’s strength theory.
Tests for shear strength.
Shear tests based on drainage conditions.
1) The document presents the results of an unconsolidated undrained (UU) triaxial test conducted by a group of 6 students on remolded soil specimens.
2) The UU test involves applying confining pressure to an unsaturated soil sample and shearing it undrained to determine the shear strength parameters. 3 tests were conducted at different confining pressures.
3) The first two tests yielded undrained shear strengths of 45.9 psi and 42.35 psi, while the third test gave a higher value of 55.39 psi, which may not be valid due to partial saturation of that sample.
Class notes of Geotechnical Engineering course I used to teach at UET Lahore. Feel free to download the slide show.
Anyone looking to modify these files and use them for their own teaching purposes can contact me directly to get hold of editable version.
This document discusses lateral earth pressure and its importance in retaining wall design. It defines lateral earth pressure as the pressure soil exerts horizontally. Lateral earth pressure depends on soil shear strength, pore water pressure, and equilibrium state. It is important for designing structures like retaining walls, bridges, and tunnels. The document discusses coefficient of lateral earth pressure (K), and the three states: at-rest (Ko), active (Ka), and passive (Kp) pressure. It also presents Coulomb and Rankine theories for calculating earth pressure and describes investigation methods and lateral wall supports like gravity, cantilever, anchored, soil-nailed, and reinforced walls. Geofoam is discussed as a method to reduce lateral stresses in
The document discusses soil consolidation and laboratory consolidation testing. It begins with an introduction to consolidation and describes the three types of soil settlement: immediate elastic settlement, primary consolidation settlement, and secondary consolidation settlement. It then discusses consolidation in more detail, including the spring-cylinder model used to demonstrate consolidation principles. Finally, it describes the process and components of a laboratory oedometer consolidation test.
The document discusses soil bearing capacity and methods for determining and improving it. It explains that the ultimate and safe bearing capacities must be determined to ensure the foundation can safely transmit loads to the soil. A common field test is the plate load test, which involves loading a test plate in a pit and measuring settlement. From the load-settlement graph, the ultimate capacity is determined using the maximum load. The safe capacity applies a factor of safety, usually 2-3. Methods to improve bearing capacity include increasing foundation depth, draining water, compacting soil, grouting, confinement, and chemical treatment.
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Bearing failure and its Causes and Countermeasuresdutt4190
A brief review about bearing and failure of its various parts due to other possibilities than design such as manufacturing, improper service and handling and other similar aspects.
This document discusses bearing capacity of shallow foundations. It defines bearing capacity as the ability of soil to safely carry pressure without shear failure. Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory from 1943 is described, including his assumptions of three soil zones and equations for calculating ultimate bearing capacity. The effects of foundation shape, inclined loads, soil type (clay vs. sand), and water table are explained. Settlement analysis is also important to determine allowable bearing capacity. An example problem demonstrates calculating the net allowable bearing capacity of a footing in clay.
This document discusses methods for improving soil bearing capacity. It defines soil bearing capacity as the maximum pressure the soil can support without failing. Six main methods are described: increasing foundation depth, compacting the soil through surcharging, sand piles, or vibration; draining saturated soil; confining loose soils with sheet piles; grouting cracks and voids; and chemically treating soft soils. Compacting and draining are the most common and economical methods.
1) The document discusses soil bearing capacity, which refers to the capacity of soil to support loads applied to the ground without failing.
2) Important factors in soil bearing capacity include the stability of foundations, which depends on the bearing capacity of soil beneath and the settlement of soil.
3) The document outlines several key terminologies used in soil bearing capacity such as ultimate bearing capacity, net ultimate bearing capacity, net safe bearing capacity, and more.
4) Several methods to increase the bearing capacity of black cotton soil are described, including increasing foundation depth, chemical treatment, grouting, compaction, drainage, and confining the soil.
Bearing Description about basic, types, failure causesPankaj
This document discusses different types of bearings. It begins by defining a bearing as a device that allows constrained relative motion between two parts, typically rotation or linear movement. It then classifies bearings based on the motions they allow and their principle of operation. The document goes on to describe various types of bearings in detail, including ball bearings, roller bearings, thrust bearings, tapered roller bearings, and cylindrical roller bearings. It provides information on the characteristics, advantages, applications, and physical features of each bearing type.
This document summarizes Rankine and Coulomb's theories of lateral earth pressure. It discusses how lateral earth pressure is important for designing retaining walls, basements, tunnels, and other geotechnical structures. It defines key terms like coefficient of earth pressure, active pressure, and passive pressure. It explains the assumptions and equations used in Rankine's theory, which assumes a straight failure plane and no friction. It also covers Coulomb's theory, which uses limit equilibrium and accounts for wall friction and non-vertical backfills.
Dampness is a common problem in buildings that allows moisture to enter through walls, floors, and roofs. It is important to take measures to prevent dampness using damp proofing techniques. Some common causes of dampness include moisture rising from the ground, rain splashing on external walls, and lack of damp proofing on top of parapet walls. Effective damp proofing requires using moisture-resistant materials like hot bitumen, mastic asphalt, or plastic sheets applied to surfaces in a building. Proper techniques like providing foundation drains and damp proof courses can help prevent dampness in different parts of a building.
Geotech. Engg. Ch#04 lateral earth pressureIrfan Malik
This document provides an overview of lateral earth pressure and retaining wall design. It defines key terms like coefficient of lateral earth pressure (K), which is the ratio of horizontal to vertical stress. Retaining wall types are described including gravity, cantilever, counterfort and sheet piles. The theories of Rankine and Coulomb for calculating earth pressures are summarized. Equations are provided for determining the active (Ka) and passive (Kp) earth pressure coefficients based on the soil friction angle. Typical K values are listed for different soil types.
This document summarizes various physical soil improvement techniques including grouting, soil cement, heating, and freezing. Grouting involves injecting adhesives into soil to fill voids and increase strength. Types of grouting include penetration, compaction, and jet grouting. Soil cement mixes cement with soil to increase strength, stiffness, and durability. Heating soil to 300-1000°C changes its properties, making it harder. Freezing soil by refrigeration causes water to expand and bond particles, temporarily increasing strength for excavation support. The document provides details on each technique's process and applications.
This document provides information on bearing capacity of soil and foundations. It defines key foundation terms like contact pressure, foundation depth, shallow and deep foundations. It describes different types of shallow foundations like spread footing, continuous footing, combined footing, strap footing, and mat or raft footing. Factors for selecting a foundation type and comparing shallow vs deep foundations are also discussed. Design criteria of safety against bearing capacity failure and limiting settlement are covered.
This document provides an overview of hydrology and water resources. Some key points:
1. Only around 2.8% of the world's total water is fresh water, with about 2.2% as surface water and 0.6% as groundwater.
2. India's major river basins and their approximate water potentials are listed, totaling around 188 million hectare-meters.
3. Rivers in north India are perennial as they receive snowmelt runoff, while rivers in peninsular India depend on monsoon rainfall and often run dry outside monsoons.
4. The average annual rainfall in India is around 1,150 mm.
Goetech. engg. Ch# 03 settlement analysis signedIrfan Malik
This document discusses settlement analysis and different types of settlement. It begins by defining settlement as the vertical downward deformation of soil under a load. There are two main types of settlement based on permanence - permanent and temporary. There are also different types based on mode of occurrence: primary consolidation, secondary consolidation, and immediate settlement. Differential settlement can cause structural damage, while uniform settlement has little consequence. The document outlines methods to estimate settlement, such as consolidation tests, and discusses remedial measures to reduce or accommodate settlement.
A cofferdam is a temporary structure constructed around an area where construction is to occur underwater. There are several types of cofferdams depending on material and construction method including sandbag, earthfill, rockfill, single-walled, double-walled, crib, and cellular cofferdams. Cellular cofferdams are suitable for large enclosures and come in circular and diaphragm styles, with circular allowing independent filling of cells.
Buildings provide shelter and are composed of various structural components like slabs, beams, and columns. Buildings can be classified based on occupancy, fire resistance, height, load transfer method, and materials. Common building types include residential, assembly, business, office, educational, institutional, industrial, mercantile, storage, and hazardous buildings which are used for various functions.
1. Lateral earth pressures must be estimated to design structures that prevent lateral soil movement, such as retaining walls, sheet pile walls, and braced excavations.
2. The ratio of horizontal to vertical stress in a soil deposit is called the coefficient of earth pressure at rest (K0). For normally consolidated soils, K0 can be estimated based on the soil's friction angle.
3. When a retaining wall moves away from the soil, the soil is in an active state with lower horizontal stresses. When the wall moves towards the soil, the soil is in a passive state with higher horizontal stresses. Retaining walls must be designed to resist active and passive pressures calculated using Rankine's earth pressure theory
The document discusses the analysis of reinforced concrete columns under various loading conditions. It presents 10 cases for analyzing columns, including when axial load is given and eccentricity is less than balanced, when moment is given and steel is yielding, and when depth of neutral axis is given. The key steps shown are setting up the load and moment equations, checking assumptions of steel stress, and iterating to find values of neutral axis depth and steel stresses that satisfy equilibrium. Design procedures are also outlined for short columns under uniaxial bending, with steps to calculate load capacity and check steel strain assumptions.
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This document provides guidance on the steps required for designing mat foundations with piles. The key steps include:
1) Determining total vertical loads and adding 1% for eccentricity.
2) Dividing the total load by the allowable soil bearing capacity to determine the number of piles.
3) Checking stresses on the mat and piles, including uplift, shear, and moment forces as required.
4) Calculating free pile length and location of fixity based on soil properties.
5) Designing the mat and piles considering both vertical and horizontal/seismic loads.
design of piled raft foundations. مشاركة لبشة الأوتاد الخوازيق و التربة في ...Dr.youssef hamida
Of the most important paragraphs of design should study the effect of the Joint Working Group of the falling pile and fall of the soil and find a formula and factor common reaction one between sub grade reaction smart spring worker and worker response pile reaction called spring factor smart In the case of soil subsidence greater than the drop pile will move full load
piles and breaks down to piles or mat and vice versa
In the event of high rises and soil carried acceptable but not enough for the transplant can mat- piles
Regular spacing and share the soil with piles represent the programs work as usual spring network
And the introduction of sub grade reaction as factor in mat alone as well as the added factor reaction pile at each pile
But the application of this method takes the soil report by the impact of joint work between the soil decline and fall of the stake and the coefficient of reaction and give him carrying a load of soil and allowed the pile needs
Also must make sure that the applicable tag allows participation in this way the soil and pile in the joint
Assume springs for soil and piles
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This document discusses raft foundation design concepts for high-rise buildings. A raft foundation is a continuous slab that extends over the entire footprint of a building to transfer its weight uniformly to the soil. It is suitable for buildings with basements. Raft foundations are used when soil bearing capacity is low, loads are high, or differential settlement needs to be minimized. The document describes different types of raft foundations and provides an example design of a slab-beam raft foundation, calculating bending moments, reinforcement requirements, and checking deflection, shear, and cracking.
Pile foundations transfer structural loads to deeper, stronger soil strata by bearing loads through end bearing or shaft friction. Piles can be classified as end bearing or friction piles depending on whether they transmit loads primarily through their base or sides. Common pile types include driven piles, which are displaced during installation, and bored piles or replacement piles, which are formed by machine boring. Pile capacity is estimated based on soil properties and load tests may be used to verify estimates.
The document discusses factors to consider when choosing the type of foundation for a structure, including the nature of the structure, loads, soil characteristics, and cost. Shallow foundations such as footings and rafts are suitable if the soil can support the loads without excessive settlement. Deep foundations using piles or piers transmit loads to a deeper bearing layer if the top soil is weak. Floating foundations may be used if no bearing layer is found by removing and replacing soil under the structure. The document provides details on analyzing loads and designing shallow spread footings to resist shear, bond, and bending stresses.
This document provides an overview of foundations and bearing capacity in civil engineering. It discusses different types of foundations including shallow foundations like spread footings, mat foundations, and deep foundations like piles and drilled shafts. It explains bearing pressure distribution and computation. It also covers bearing capacity theories, failures modes, and evaluation approaches like Terzaghi's bearing capacity analysis which considers soil shear strength and surcharge effects. The presence of groundwater and how it reduces apparent cohesion and increases pore water pressure is also discussed.
This document provides information on shallow foundations, including raft foundations. It discusses the bearing capacity of shallow foundations and factors that influence it, such as soil type, water table level, and loading conditions. Equations for calculating ultimate bearing capacity are presented, including Terzaghi's bearing capacity equation. The document also covers settlement of foundations, differential settlement, and allowable settlement values.
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1. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING - II
Engr. Nauman Ijaz
Bearing Capacity of the Soil
Chapter # 05
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ASIA
2. FOUNDATION
It is the bottom most structural element of
the sub structure which transmits the
structural load including its own weight on
to and / into the soil
underneath/surrounding with out casing
shear failure or bearing capacity failure
(sudden collapse) and excessive
settlement.
3. CONTACT PRESSURE
The pressure generated by the
structural loading and self weight of
the member on to or into the soil
immediately underneath is called
Contact pressure (σo).
σo = Q / A
The contact pressure is independent of
soil parameters; it depends only on the
load and the x-sectional area of the
element carrying the load.
4. Q = 1000KN
σo = Q / A
= 1000/(0.5 × 0.5)
= 4000 Kpa
A
A
0.5m
Fig # 01
0.5m
Sec A-A
5. Super-Structure and
Sub- Structure
The part of the structure which is above
the GSL and can be seen with naked eye
is known as Super-Structure.
That part of structure which is below the
GSL and can not be seen with naked eyes
is known as Sub-Structure.
7. Foundation Depth (Df)
It is the depth below the lowest
adjacent ground to the bottom of the
foundation.
Need or Purpose of a Foundation
Foundation is needed to transfer the
load to the underlying soil assuming
safety against bearing capacity failure
and excessive settlement.
8. This can be done by reducing the contact
pressure such that it is either equal to or less
than allowable bearing capacity (ABC) of soil.
i.e σo < qa.
In Fig- 1, the contact pressure under the concrete
column is 4000Kpa which is much less than 21MPa
(crushing strength of concrete) but much
greater than 200KPa (ABC) of soil and
needed to be reduced prior to transfer it to
the soil underneath the column.
The reduction can be achieved by;
9. Lateral spreading of load using a large
pad underneath the column (Fig # 02)
σo = 1000 /5 = 200Kpa = ABCof soil
The larger pad is known as Spread footing.
FLOATING FOUNDATION
Balance Partly or completely the load
added to the load removed due to
excavation is known as Floating
foundation.i.e Provide basements.
10. Types of Foundation
Foundation may be characterized as
being either “ Shallow” or “Deep”.
Shallow Foundation
Are those located just below the lowest
part of the super structure which they
support ( and get support from the soil
just beneath the footing) and a least
width generally greater than their
depth beneath the ground surface, i.e
Df / B < 1
Df = 3 m (generally)
11. Deep Foundations
Are those which extend considerably
deeper into the earth ( and get supported
from the side friction (skin friction) and / or
bottom (end bearing) and generally with a
foundation depth to width ratio (D/B)
exceeding five.
12. TYPES OF FOUNDATION
Shallow foundations may be classified
in several ways as below;
SPREAD FOOTING OR
INDIVIDUAL FOOTING
This type of foundation supports one column
only as shown below. This footing is also
known as Pad footing or isolated footing. It
can be square or rectangular in shape. This
type of footing is the easiest to design and
construct and most economical therefore.
13. For this type of footing, length to
breadth ratio (L/B) < 5.
PLAN
GSL
ELEVATION
15. CONTINUOUS FOOTING
If a footing is extended in one direction
to support a long structure such as
wall, it is called a continuous footing or
a wall footing or a strip footing as
shown below.
Loads are usually expressed in force
per unit length of the footing.
For this type of footing , Length to
Breadth ratio (L/B) > 5.
16. A strip footing is also provided for a row
of columns which are closely spaced that
their spread footings overlap or nearly
touch each other.
In such a case it is more economical to
provide a strip footing than a number of
spread footing in one line.
17.
18. COMBINED FOOTING
A combined footing is a larger footing
supporting two or more columns in one row.
This results in a more even load distribution
in the underlying soil or rock, and
consequently there is less chances of
differential settlement to occur.
While these footings are usually rectangular
in shape, these can be trapezoidal ( to
accommodate unequal column loading or
close property lines)
19.
20. STRAP FOOTING
Two or more footings joined by a beam (called Strap)
is called Strap Footing.
This type is also known as a cantilever footing or
pump-handle foundation.
This form accommodates wide column spacing's or
close property lines.
Strap is designed as a rigid beam to with stand
bending moments, shear stresses.
The strap simply acts as a connecting beam and does
not take any soil reaction.
To make this sure, soil below is dug and made loose.
21.
22. MAT OR RAFT FOOTING
A large slab supporting a number of
columns not all of which are in a straight
line is known as Mat or Raft or Mass
foundation.
These are usually considered where the
base soil has a low bearing capacity and /
or column loads are so large that the sum
of areas of all individual or combined
footings exceeds one half the total building
area ( to economize on frame costs).
23. Furthermore, mat foundations are useful in
reducing the differential settlements on
individual columns.
A particular advantage of mat for basement
at or below ground water table is to provide
a water barrier.
24.
25. SELECTION OF FOUNDATION TYPE
The selection of the type of foundation for a
given structure-subsoil system is largely a
matter of judgment/elimination based on
both an analysis of scientific data and
experience.
It is not possible to establish rigorous
regulations and detailed recommendations
for the solution of all soil problems, as the
planning and designing of foundations for
structures is more of an art than a science.
26. 1.
The type of foundation most appropriate for a
given structure depends on several factors
but commonly the principal factors are three
which are as follow:
The function of the structure and the
loads it must carry.
– Purpose of the structure i.e residential, office,
industrial, bridge etc
– Service life
– Loading number of stories, basement.
– Type i.e framed RCC, masonry, column
spacing etc.
– Construction method and schedule.
27. 2.
Sub-surface Condition.
– Thickness and sequence of soil strata
with subsoil parameters.
– GWT position and function limits.
– Presence of any underground
anomalies.
3.
The cost of foundation in
comparison with the cost of the
super structure i.e funds available
for the construction and foundation.
28. COMPARISON OF SHALLOW
AND DEEP FOUNDATIONS
Sr/No
DESCRIPTION
SHALLOW FOUNDATION
DEEP FOUNDATION
1
Depth
Df / B < 1
Df / B > 4+
2
Load Distribution
Lateral Spread
Lateral and/or Vertical
spread.
•For end bearing lateral
spread.
•For frictional vertical
spread.
•Generally both.
3
Construction
•Open pit construction.
•Easy control and the best
QA/QC.
•Less skill labour is required.
•Min. Disturbance.
•During construction
dewatering is required for
shallow GWT.
•In hole or driven
•Difficult QA/QC.
•Very skilled labour is
required.
•Max.disturbance.
•Dewatering may or may
not be required.
29. Sr/No
DESCRIPTION
SHALLOW
FOUNDATION
DEEP
FOUNDATION
4
Cost
Less as compared
with deep
foundations.
Usually 3 times or
more costly than
shallow.
5
Structural Design
Consideration
Flexural bending
Axial Compression
6
Settlement
More than that of
deep foundation.
Usually 50% of the
shallow foundation
for similar loading.
7
Environmental Suitability
Does not suit to all
environments
specially for off
shores sites.
Suitable for all
environment
including off shore.
30. CRITERIA FOR FOUNDATION
DESIGN
1.
2.
When designing foundation; there are two
criteria which must be considered and
satisfied separately.
There must be accurate factor of safety
against a bearing capacity failure in the
soil i.e soil shouldn’t fail in shear.
The settlement and particularly the
differential settlement must be kept within
reasonable limits.
31. Causes of Deformation
Deformation of an element of soil is a function
of a change in effective stress (change in
volume) not change in total stress. Various
causes of deformation of a structure are listed
as follow;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Application of structural loads.
Lowering of the ground water table.
Collapse of soil structure on wetting.
Heave of swelling soils.
Deterioration of the foundation ( Sulphate attack
on concrete, corrosion of steel piles, decay of
timber piles).
32. 6. Vibration of sandy soil.
7. Seasonal moisture movement.
8. The effect of frost action.
33. DEFINITIONS OF
BEARING PRESSURE
Gross Bearing Pressure (q gross):
The intensity of vertical loading at the base
of foundation due to all loads above that
level.
2. Net Bearing Pressure: (q net):
The difference between q gross and the total
overburden pressure Po at foundation level
(i.e q net = q gross – Po). Usually q net is the
increase in pressure on the soil at
foundation level.
1.
34. 3. Gross Effective Burden Pressure (q’gross):
The difference between the qgross and the
pore water pressure (u) at foundation level.
(i.e q’gross = qgross – u).
4. Net Effective Bearing Pressure (q’net):
The difference between q’gross and the
effective over burden pressure Po at
foundation level. (i.e q’net = q’gross – Po).
5. Ultimate Bearing Pressure (qf):
The value of bearing pressure at which the
ground fails in shear. It may be expressed as
gross or net or total effective pressure.
35. 6. Maximum Safe Bearing Pressure (qs):
The value of bearing pressure at which the risk
of shear failure is acceptably low; may be
expressed as gross or net or effective pressure.
7. Allowable Bearing Pressure (qa):
Takes account the tolerance of the structure to
settlement and may be much less than qs.
8. Working Bearing Pressure (qw):
Bearing Pressure under working load. May be
expressed as gross or net or total or effective
pressure.
36. FAILURE MODES
A soil underneath any foundation may fail in
one or a combination of the following three
modes;
1. General Shear Failure.
2. Punching Shear Failure.
3. Local Shear Failure. (an intermediate mode of
failure between conditions a and b)
38. Failure usually accompanied by tilting and
failure signs are imminent around the
footing.
The soil adjacent to the footing bulges
Failure load is well defined on the load
settlement graph.
Shallow foundations on dense/hard soil
and footing on saturated NCC under undrained loading.
Relative density RD > 70%
Void Ratio < 0.55 dense.
39. PUNCHING SHEAR FAILURE
Failure Mechanism, relatively slow ,no
lateral expulsion, failure is caused by
compression of soil underneath the
footing.
40. Failure is confined underneath the footing and no
signs of failure are visible around the foundation.
No tilting the footing settle almost uniformly.
Failure load is difficult to be defined from the shape
of load-settlement graph. There is continuous
increase in load with settlement.
Foundation in and/or on loose/soft soils placed at
relatively shallow depth undergoes such type of
failure.
Footing on saturated NCC under drained loading.
RD < 20%, Void Ratio > 0.75 loose.
41. LOCAL SHEAR FAILURE
Failure is between the
General shear and
Punching shear.
Footing on saturated
NCC under drained
loading undergoes
such type of failure.
RD < 20%, Void ratio
> 0.75, loose.
42. SOURCES OF OBTAINING
BEARING CAPACITY
VALUES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Building codes, official regulations and civil
engineering handbooks (Prescriptive
method).
Soil Load Test.
Laboratory Testing.
Method based on observations ( used for
embankment design).
Analytical Method (Bearing Capacity
theories)
43. BUILDING CODES
In building codes bearing capacity values
are tabulated for various type of soil. These
values are based on many years of
observation in practice as shown in table
represents presumptive (Presumed) bearing
capacity values of National Building Code
(NBC).
These values may be used for preliminary of
feasibility design.
44. MERITS AND DEMERITS OF
CODE VALUES
MERITS:
1. These values are used for preliminary
design because of their readily
availability and economy.
2. For small jobs in the areas for which the
code values have been listed, final
designs may be based on these values.
45. DEMERITS:
1. The tabulated values neglect to report the
effects of moisture, density and other soil
properties which are known to have influence
on bearing capacity.
2. The Building Codes do not indicate how and
what methods are used to arrive at these
values.
3. Effect of shape, size and depth of foundation
is ignored.
4. Values of building Codes are not usually
updated.
5. Type of structure is not taken into account.
46. PRESUMPTIVE BEARING CAPACITY VALUES
OF NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
SOIL TYPE
MAX. BEARING CAPACITY (TSF)
CLAY:
SOFT
MEDIUM STIFF
1 TO 1.5
2.5
COMPACT (FIRM)
2
HARD
5
SAND:
FINE, LOOSE
2
COARSE, LOOSE
3
COMPACT,COARSE
4 TO 6
GRAVEL:
LOOSE
4 TO 6
SAND – GRAVEL MIXTURE COMPACT
6
VERY COMPACT
10
47. SOIL TYPE
MAX. BEARING CAPACITY (TSF)
SAND-CLAY MIX., COMPACT
3
SAND-CLAY MIX, LOOSE,SATURATED
1
HARD PAN, COMPACTED OR
CEMENTED
10 to 12
ROCK:
SOFT
8
MEDIUM HARD
40
HARD
60
SEDIMENTARY ROCK:
SHALE
8 to 10
HARD SHALE
8 to 10
LIME STONE
10 to 20
SAND STONE
10 to 20
Chalk
8
IGNEOUS ROCKS:
GRANITE,LAVA,BASALT,DIORITE etc
20 to 40 to 100
48. TERZAGHI’S THEORY
Terzaghi modified the Prandtl’s theory and
presented a classic bearing capacity equation
(1943) which is still in use in its original form and in
many modified forms proposed by various
research workers.
ASSUMPTIONS:
1. Footing base is rough.
2. Footing is shallow; i.e Df / B < 1 and shear along CD is
neglected.
3. Footing is a strip footing i.e L/B > 10 and the stress
distribution is assumed to be plain.
50. In fig zone I forms wedge under the footing and moves
downward with footing. The soil in zone II and III are in state of
general shear failure and move up and away from the footing as
it moves down into the soil.
Terzaghi considered the equilibrium of the wedge ABC and
summing up the vertical forces ΣFv = 0 produced the following
equation for (c-ϕ) soil.
qult
=
c Nc
cohesion
+
q Nq
+ 0.5 γ B Nγ
overburden
Friction
Where;
qult = Gross ultimate bearing capacity including the effect of Terzaghi
overburden pressure, q = γDf
Ni = Bearing capacity factors, the values of which depends on angle of
internal friction ϕ.
51. The first term is the cohesion term and accounts
for cohesive resistance along failure surface.
The 2nd term is the surcharge term and accounts
for the resistance supplied by the mass of soil
above the base of footing.
The third term is the self weight term and accounts
for frictional resistance generated along failure
surface. The self weight is a function of the footing
width B because increasing the footing width
increases volume of soil in zone II and III, thereby
increasing the normal forces acting on the failure
surface in turn increases the resistance along the
failure surface.
52. The safe bearing capacity values are
computed by dividing the ultimate values of
gross or net bearing capacity by an appropriate
factor of safety usually 3 or more.
qs net = Safe bearing capacity = qult net / FOS
qs
= Safe gross bearing capacity
= qult net / FOS + γDf
54. Later on Terzaghi proposed shape
factors Sc and Sγ for the first and last
terms of equation to account for the
different shapes of the footings such
as circular, square, rectangular etc.
SHAPE
FACTOR
STRIP
CIRCULAR
Square
Rectangular
Sc
1
1.3
1.3
1 + 0.2 (B/L)
Sγ
1
0.6
0.8
1- 0.2 (B/L)
55. Terzaghi's bearing capacity Eq. has been modified for other types
of foundations by introducing the shape factors. The equations
are:
– Square Foundations:
– Circular Foundations:
– Rectangular Foundations:
57. M A Y E R H O F ’ S B E A R I N G CAPACITY
FACTORS
ϕ
Nc
Nq
Nγ
0
5.1
1
0
5
6.5
1.6
0.1
10
8.3
2.5
0.4
15
11
3.9
1.2
20
14.9
6.4
2.9
25
20.7
10.7
6.8
30
30.1
18.4
15.1
35
46.4
33.5
34.4
40
75.3
64.1
79.4
58. EFFECT OF GROUND WATER TABLE
If there is enough water in the soil to
develop a ground water table, and this
ground water table is within the potential
shear zone, then pore water pressure will be
present, the effective stress and shear
strength along the failure surface will be
smaller and the ultimate bearing capacity
will be reduced.
When exploring the sub-surface conditions,
we determine the current location of the
ground water table and worst case (highest)
location that might reasonably be expected
during the life of the proposed structure.
59. We have three cases that describes the
worst-case field conditions.
Case – I :
Ground water table is at or above base of footing
(Dw < D). We simply compute γ’ = γb = γ - γw
Case – II :
Ground water table is below the base of
the footing, but still within the potential
Shear zone, below the footing (D < Dw <
D+B), we interpolate γ’ between buoyant unit
weight and unit weight using,
γ’ = γ – γw [1 – (Dw – D)/ B]
60. Case # I
Ground water table
above base of
footing
Case # II
Ground water table
In this zone
Case # III
Ground water table
Deeper than D+B
61. Case – III :
Ground water table is below the
potential shear zone below the footing
(D + B < Dw ), no ground water
correction is necessary.
γ’ = γ
62. NUMMERICAL PROBLEM :
Compute the FOS against a bearing
capacity failure for the square spread
footing as shown in the figure with ground
water table at position A.
63. SOLUTION :
D = 2ft
Dw = 7ft
D + B = 6ft
D+B < Dw, so ground water Case#III applies γ’ = γ.
From the table ;
Nc = 40.40, Nq = 25.30, Nγ = 23.70 when ϕ’ = 31o
Terzaghi’s equation for square footing;
qu = 1.3×0×40.4 + 121×2×25.3 + 0.4×121×4×23.70
qu = 10,710 lb/ft2
64. q = P/A + γc D - u
q = 76000/(4×4) + (150×2) – 0
q = 5050 lb/ft2
Factor of safety = FOS = F = qult / q
F = 10,710/5050
F = 2.1
65. NUMMERICAL PROBLEM :
Compute the FOS against a bearing
capacity failure for the square spread
footing as shown in the figure with ground
water table at position B.
66. SOLUTION :
D = 2ft
Dw = 3ft
D + B = 6ft
D < Dw < D+B, so ground water Case#II applies.
γ’ = γ – γw [1 – (Dw – D)/ B]
γ’ = 121 – 62.4 [1 – (3 – 2)/ 4] = 74.2 lb/ft3
From the table ;
Nc = 40.40, Nq = 25.30, Nγ = 23.70 when ϕ’ = 31o
Terzaghi’s equation for square footing;
qu = 1.3×0×40.4 + 121×2×25.3 + 0.4×74.2×4×23.70
qu = 8936 lb/ft2
67. q = P/A + γc D - u
q = 76000/(4×4) + (150×2) – 0
q = 5050 lb/ft2
Factor of safety = FOS = F = qult / q
F = 8936/5050
F = 1.8
68. NUMMERICAL PROBLEM :
A1350KN column load is to be supported on a square
spread footing founded in a clay with Su = 150Kpa. The
depth of embedment, D will be 500mm, and the soil has a
unit weight of 18.5KN/m3.The ground water table is at a
considerable depth below the bottom of the footing.
Using FOS of 3, determine the required footing width.
Case # III applies. As ground water table is at
considerable depth below the bottom of footing.
γ’ = γ
From the table ;
Nc = 5.7, Nq = 1.0, Nγ = 0.0 when ϕ’ = 0o
Terzaghi’s equation for square footing;
qu = 1.3×150×5.7 + 18.5×0.5×1.0 + 0.4×18.5×B×0
qu = 1121 KPa
69. Factor of safety = FOS = F = qult / qa
qa = qult / F = 1121 / 3 = 374 Kpa
qa = P/A + γc D - u
374 = 1350/(B2) + (23.6×0.5) – 0
B = 1.93 m
Round up = 2m
70. STANDARD PENETRATION TEST
One of the oldest and most common in-situ test is
the Standard Penetration test.
It was developed in the late 1920’s and has been
extensively used in North and South America, UK
and Japan.
ASTM Standard D 1586.
It consists of Penetrometer having diameter 51mm
and 600mm long tube.
The penetrometer is connected to the surface with
standard rods and is hammered into the ground
with a tip hammer.
71. TEST PRODEDURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
The test procedure according to ASTM D1586 are as follow;
Drill a 60-200mm (2.5 – 8inch) diameter exploratory boring to
the depth of the first test.
Insert the SPT sampler (also known as SPLIT-SPOON
Sampler) into the boring. Shape and dimensions are shown in
the figure. It is connected via steel rods to a 63.5Kg (140lb)
hammer.
Use either rope or an automatic tripping mechanism.
Raise the hammer to a height 760mm (30inch) and allow it to
fall. This energy derives the sampler into the bottom of the
boring. Repeat the process until the sampler has penetrated a
distance of 460mm (18inch), recording the number of hammer
blows required for each 150mm (6inch) interval. Stop the test if
more than 50 blows are required for any of the intervals or if
more than 100 total blows are required.
72. 5. Either of these events is known as Refusal and is noted on
the boring logs.
6. Compute the N-value by summing the blow counts for the
last 300mm (12inch) of penetration. The blow count for the
first 150mm (6inch) is retained for reference purpose, but
not used to compute N because the bottom of the boring is
likely to be disturbed by the drilling process and may be
covered with loose soil left in the boring.
7. Extract the SPT sampler, then remove and save the soil
sample.
8. Drill the boring to the next test and repeat the same
procedure.
73.
74.
75. IMPORTANT POINTS
Soft or very loose soil typically have NValues less than 5.
Soil of average stiffness generally
have 20< N <40.
Very dense and hard soils have N of
50 or more.
Very high N-values > 75 typically
indicate very hard soil or rock.
76. What is SPT – N value??
Number of blows required to penetrate
split spoon sampler for 12inch
penetration when a standard weight of
140lbs is dropped from a standard
height of 30inches.
77. ADVANTAGES
1.
2.
3.
SPT does have at least three important
advantages over other in-situ methods.
First, it obtains a sample of the soil being tested.
This permit direct soil classification. Most of the
other methods do not include sample recovery.
It is very fast and inexpensive test.
Nearly all drill rigs used of soil exploration are
equipped to perform this test. Whereas other insitu test requires specialize equipment that may
not readily available.
78. ASSIGNMENT
A foundation 3.0m square is placed at 1.5m
below the GSL on a uniform deposit of
sandy gravel having following properties.
1.
2.
3.
4.
c’ = 0, ϕ’ = 32o γ = 19.5 KN/m³ γ’ = 10.5 KN/m³
Calculate the gross ultimate bearing capacity for
the following position of water table:
GWT well below the zone of influence.
GWT at the base of the footing.
GWT rises to the GSL.
GWT at 2m below the footing base.