Meyerhof
This solution is based on the theory of G. G. Meyerhof. The calculation is the same as for standard approach, except the following coefficients:
bearing capacity factors: | |
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shape factors: | |
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for: φ ≤ 10° |
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for: φ > 10° |
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where: |
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depth factors: | |
for: φ = 0° |
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for: φ ≠ 0° |
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inclination factors: |
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where: | d | - | depth of the footing bottom |
b | - | width of the foundation | |
l | - | length of the foundation | |
φ | - | angle of internal friction of the soil | |
δ | - | angle of deviation of the resultant force from the vertical direction |
Literature:
J.-G. Sieffert and Ch. Bay-Gress: Comparison of European bearing capacity calculation method for shallow foundations, Proc. Instn Civ. Engrs Geotech. Engng, 2000, 143, Apr., 65-74
Braja M. Das: Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson India 2006, ISBN: 978-8131502020