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ULTIMATE BEARING CAPACITY OF
SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS:
SPECIAL CASES
The ultimate bearing capacity problems were described by Şenay
assume that the soil supporting the foundation is homogeneous and
extends to a great depth below the bottom of the foundation.
They also assume that the ground surface is horizontal. However, that
is not true in all cases.
It is possible to;
• encounter a rigid layer at a shallow depth
• the soil may be layered and have different shear strength parameters.
• in some instances, it may be necessary to construct foundations
on or near a slope
or
• it may be required to design a foundation subjected to uplifting load.
1.Foundation Supported by a Soil with a Rigid Base at
Shallow Depth
Previous figure shows a shallow, rough continuous foundation
supported by a soil that extends to a great depth.
Neglecting the depth factor, for vertical loading will take the form
𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑐′ 𝑁 𝑐 + 𝑞𝑁𝑞 +
1
2
γBNγ
Now,
if a rigid, rough base is located at a depth of H < B below the bottom
of the foundation, full development of the failure surface in soil will be
restricted.
Rigid base is located at a depth of H < B below the bottom of the
foundation’s bearing capacity:
Neglecting the depth factor, for vertical loading will take the form
𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑐′ 𝑁 𝑐
∗
+𝑞𝑁𝑞
∗
+
1
2
γBNγ
∗
Nc Nq Nγ
values for normal situation
Mandel and Salencon’s bearing capacity factor Nc, Nq
values for rigid base
Rectangular Foundation on Granular Soil
Neglecting the depth factors, the ultimate bearing capacity of rough
circular and rectangular foundations on a sand layer ( c΄ = 0 ) with a rough,
rigid base located at a shallow depth can be given as
𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑞𝑁𝑞
∗
𝐹 𝑞𝑠
∗
+
1
2
γBNγ
∗
𝐹γ𝑠
∗
where (𝐹 𝑞𝑠
∗
, 𝐹γ𝑠
∗
) modified shape factors.
The shape factors 𝐹 𝑞𝑠
∗
and 𝐹γ𝑠
∗
are functions of H/B and ϕ΄.
𝐹 𝑞𝑠
∗
≈ 1 – m1(
𝐵
𝐿
)
𝐹γ𝑠
∗
≈ 1 – m2(
𝐵
𝐿
)
Meyerhof (1974)
ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases
More recently,
Cerato and Lutenegger provided some test results for the bearing
capacity factor Nγ
∗
.
These tests were conducted using square and circular plates with B
varying from 0.152 m to 0.305 m.
It was assumed that Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equations for square
and circular foundations can be used.
Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equations for square and
circular foundations
with c΄=0
The
experimentally
determined
variation of Nγ
∗
is shown Cerato and Lutenegger’s
test results for Nγ
∗
It also was observed in this study that Nγ
∗
becomes equal to Nγ at H/B ≈ 3 instead of
D/B, as shown in figure. For that reason,
previous figure shows the variation of Nγ
∗
for H/B = 0.5 to 3.0 .
Foundation on Saturated Clay
For saturated clay (under the undrained condition, or ϕ=0) will
simplify to the form.
𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑐 𝑢 𝑁 𝑐
∗
+𝑞
Mandel and Salencon (1972) performed calculations to evaluate 𝑁 𝑐
∗
for continuous foundations.
Similarly, Buisman (1940) gave the following relationship for
obtaining the ultimate bearing capacity of square foundations.
cu is the undrained
shear strength
Table gives the values of 𝑁 𝑐
∗
for continuous and square foundations.
The bearing capacity equations presented in Şenay’s presentation
involve cases in which the soil supporting the foundation is homogeneous
and extends to a considerable depth. The cohesion, angle of friction, and
unit weight of soil were assumed to remain constant for the bearing capacity
analysis.
2.B e a ri n g C a p a c i t y o f L aye re d S o i l s :
S t ro n ge r S o i l Underlain by Weaker Soil
However, in practice, layered soil profiles are often encountered. In
such instances, the failure surface at ultimate load may extend through two
or more soil layers, and a determination of the ultimate bearing capacity in
layered soils can be made in only a limited number of cases.
This section features the procedure for estimating the bearing
capacity for layered soils proposed by Meyerhof and Hanna (1978) and
Meyerhof (1974).
ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases
The previous Figure shows a shallow, continuous foundation
supported by a stronger soil layer, underlain by a weaker soil that extends to
a great depth. For the two soil layers, the physical parameters are as follows:
At ultimate load per unit area (qu) the failure surface in soil will be as
shown in the figure. If the depth H is relatively small compared with the
foundation width B, a punching shear failure will occur in the top soil layer,
followed by a general shear failure in the bottom soil layer.
This is shown in Figure (a).
However, if the depth H is relatively large, then the failure surface will
be completely located in the top soil layer, which is the upper limit for the
ultimate bearing capacity.
This is shown in Figure b.
The ultimate bearing capacity for this problem, as shown in Figure a,
can be given as:
Note that:
a. Situation
Equation can be simplified to the form:
Note that q1 and q2 are the ultimate bearing capacities of a
continuous foundation of width B under vertical load on the surfaces
of homogeneous thick beds of upper and lower soil or;
Observe that, for the top layer
to be a stronger soil, q2 / q1
should be less than unity
The variation of (Ks with q2 / q1 and ϕ΄) and The variation of (ca΄/ c1΄
with q2 / q1 ) is shown in the Figure.
If the height H is relatively large, then the failure surface in soil will
be completely located in the stronger upper-soil layer. For this case:
b. Situation
qb
ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases
Special Cases 1
Top layer is strong sand and bottom layer is saturated soft clay
Special Cases 2
Top layer is stronger sand and bottom layer is weaker sand
The ultimate bearing capacity can be given as:
Special Cases 3
Top layer is stronger saturated clay and bottom layer is weaker
saturated clay . The ultimate bearing capacity can be given as:
3.Bearing Capacity of Layered Soil:Weaker Soil
Underlain by Stronger Soil
When a foundation is supported by a weaker soil layer underlain by a
stronger layer the ratio of q2/q1 defined by previous slides, will be greater
than one.
Also, if H/B is relatively small, as shown in the left-hand half of
previous Figure, the failure surface in soil at ultimate load will pass through
both soil layers. However, for larger H/B ratios, the failure surface will be
fully located in the top, weaker soil layer, as shown in the right-hand half of
Figure.
For this condition, the ultimate bearing capacity (Meyerhof, 1974;
Meyerhof and Hanna, 1978) can be given by the empirical equation
Equations imply that the maximum and minimum values of qu will be
qb and qt, respectively, as shown in Figure.
4.Closely Spaced Foundations—Effect on
Ultimate Bearing Capacity
The theories relating to the ultimate bearing capacity of single rough
continuous foundations supported by a homogeneous soil extending to a
great depth were discussed.
However, if foundations are placed close to each other with similar
soil conditions, the ultimate bearing capacity of each foundation may
change due to the interference effect of the failure surface in the soil.
This was theoretically investigated by Stuart (1962) for granular soils.
It was assumed that the geometry of the rupture surface in the soil mass
would be the same as that assumed by Terzaghi. According to Stuart, the
following conditions may arise.
ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases
Case I. (Figure a) If the center-to-center spacing of the two
foundations is x ≥ x1, the rupture surface in the soil under each foundation
will not overlap. So the ultimate bearing capacity of each continuous
foundation can be given by Terzaghi’s equation. For
Case II. (Figure b) If the center-to-center spacing of the two
foundations (x =x2 < x1 ) are such that the Rankine passive zones just
overlap, then the magnitude of qu will still be given by Eq. for Case I.
However, the foundation settlement at ultimate load will change (compared
to the case of an isolated foundation).
Case III. (Figure c) This is the case where the center-to-center spacing
of the two continuous foundations is (x =x3 < x2 ) . Note that the triangular
wedges in the soil under the foundations make angles of 180° - 2ϕ΄ at points
d1 and d2. The arcs of the logarithmic spirals d1g1 and d1e are tangent to each
other at d1. Similarly, the arcs of the logarithmic spirals d2g2 and d2e are
tangent to each other at d2. For this case, the ultimate bearing capacity of
each foundation can be given as:
The efficiency ratios are functions of x/B and soil friction angle ϕ΄ .
The theoretical variations of are given in next Figure.
ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases
Case IV. (Figure d) If the spacing of the foundation is further reduced such that
(x =x4 < x3 ), blocking will occur and the pair of foundations will act as a single foundation.
The soil between the individual units will form an inverted arch which travels down with
the foundation as the load is applied. When the two foundations touch, the zone of
arching disappears and the system behaves as a single foundation with a width equal to
2B. The ultimate bearing capacity for this case can be given by Eq. for Case I, with B being
replaced by 2B in the second term.
The ultimate bearing capacity of two continuous foundations spaced close to each
other may increase since the efficiency ratios are greater than one. However, when the
closely spaced foundations are subjected to a similar load per unit area, the settlement will
be larger when compared to that for an isolated foundation.
5. Bearing Capacity of Foundations on Top of a
Slope
In some instances, shallow foundations need to be constructed on top
of a slope. In Figure, the height of the slope is H, and the slope makes an
angle β with the horizontal. The edge of the foundation is located at a
distance b from the top of the slope. At ultimate load, qu the failure surface
will be as shown in the figure.
Meyerhof (1957) developed the following theoretical relation for the
ultimate bearing capacity for continuous foundations:
The variations of Nγq
The variations of Ncq
the following points need to be kept in mind:
Stress Characteristics Solution for Granular Soil
For slopes in granular soils, the ultimate bearing capacity of a
continuous foundation can be given as:
On the basis of the method of stress characteristics, Graham-Andrews and
Shields (1988) provided a solution for the bearing capacity factor Nγq for a
shallow continuous foundation on the top of a slope in granular soil.
Figure shows the schematics of the failure zone in the soil for
embedment (Df/B) and setback (b/B) assumed for those authors’ analysis.
The variations of Nγq obtained by this method are shown in Figures
The variations of Nγq obtained by this method are shown in Figures
The variations of Nγq obtained by this method are shown in Figures
6.Seismic Bearing Capacity of a Foundation at
the Edge of a Granular Soil Slope
Figure shows a continuous surface foundation (B/L = 0, Df/B = 0) at
the edge of a granular slope. The foundation is subjected to a loading
inclined at an angle α to the vertical.
Let the foundation be subjected to seismic loading with a horizontal
coefficient of acceleration, kh. Based on their analysis of method of slices,
Huang and Kang (2008) expressed the ultimate bearing capacity as
ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases
7.Bearing Capacity of Foundations on a Slope
A theoretical solution for the ultimate bearing capacity of a shallow
foundation located on the face of a slope was developed by Meyerhof (1957).
Figure shows the nature of the plastic zone developed under a rough
continuous foundation of width B. In Figure, abc is an elastic zone, acd is a
radial shear zone, and ade is a mixed shear zone.
Based on this solution, the ultimate bearing capacity can be
expressed as:
The variations of Ncqs with slope angle β
The variations of Nγqs with slope angle β
8.Foundations on Rock
On some occasions, shallow foundations may have to be built on
rocks as shown in Figure.
For estimation of the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow
foundations on rock, we may use Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equations with
the bearing capacity factors given here: (Stagg and Zienkiewicz, 1968;
Bowles, 1996):
The unconfined compression strength and the friction angle of rocks
can vary widely. Table gives a general range of quc for various types of rocks.
It is important to keep in mind that the magnitude of quc and ϕ΄(hence c΄)
reported from laboratory tests are for intact rock specimens. It does not
account for the effect of discontinuities. To account for discontinuities,
Bowles (1996) suggested that the ultimate bearing capacity qu should be
modified as:
9.Uplift Capacity of Foundations
Foundations may be subjected to uplift forces under special
circumstances. During the design process for those foundations, it is
desirable to provide a sufficient factor of safety against failure by uplift. This
section will provide the relationships for the uplift capacity of foundations
in granular and cohesive soils.
Foundations in Granular Soil (c΄ = 0)
Figure shows a shallow continuous foundation that is being subjected
to an uplift force. At ultimate load, Qu, the failure surface in soil will be as
shown in the figure. The ultimate load can be expressed in the form of a
nondimensional breakout factor, Fq.
The breakout factor is a function of the soil friction angle ϕ΄ and Df/B.
For a given soil friction angle, Fq increases with Df/B to a maximum at
Df/B = (Df/B)cr and remains constant thereafter. For foundations subjected
to uplift, Df/B ≤ (Df/B)cr is considered a shallow foundation condition.
When a foundation has an embedment ratio of Df/B > (Df/B)cr, it is referred
to as a deep foundation. Meyerhof and Adams (1968) provided relationships
to estimate the ultimate uplifting load Qu for shallow [that is,
Df/B ≤ (Df/B)cr] , circular, and rectangular foundations.
Using these relationships and Eq. «Fq», Das and Seeley (1975)
expressed the breakout factor in the following form:
Eq. 1
Eq. 2
The variations of Ku, m, and (Df/B)cr for square and circular foundations are
given in Table (Meyerhof and Adams, 1968).
Figure 1 Variation of Fq with Df/B and ϕ΄
Eq. 3
1
Foundations in Cohesive Soil (ϕ΄=0)
(1)
(2)
ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases
(1)
(2)
(1) (2)
1
1
1

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ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations: special cases

  • 1. ULTIMATE BEARING CAPACITY OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS: SPECIAL CASES
  • 2. The ultimate bearing capacity problems were described by Şenay assume that the soil supporting the foundation is homogeneous and extends to a great depth below the bottom of the foundation. They also assume that the ground surface is horizontal. However, that is not true in all cases.
  • 3. It is possible to; • encounter a rigid layer at a shallow depth • the soil may be layered and have different shear strength parameters. • in some instances, it may be necessary to construct foundations on or near a slope or • it may be required to design a foundation subjected to uplifting load.
  • 4. 1.Foundation Supported by a Soil with a Rigid Base at Shallow Depth
  • 5. Previous figure shows a shallow, rough continuous foundation supported by a soil that extends to a great depth. Neglecting the depth factor, for vertical loading will take the form 𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑐′ 𝑁 𝑐 + 𝑞𝑁𝑞 + 1 2 γBNγ
  • 6. Now, if a rigid, rough base is located at a depth of H < B below the bottom of the foundation, full development of the failure surface in soil will be restricted.
  • 7. Rigid base is located at a depth of H < B below the bottom of the foundation’s bearing capacity: Neglecting the depth factor, for vertical loading will take the form 𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑐′ 𝑁 𝑐 ∗ +𝑞𝑁𝑞 ∗ + 1 2 γBNγ ∗
  • 8. Nc Nq Nγ values for normal situation
  • 9. Mandel and Salencon’s bearing capacity factor Nc, Nq values for rigid base
  • 10. Rectangular Foundation on Granular Soil Neglecting the depth factors, the ultimate bearing capacity of rough circular and rectangular foundations on a sand layer ( c΄ = 0 ) with a rough, rigid base located at a shallow depth can be given as 𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑞𝑁𝑞 ∗ 𝐹 𝑞𝑠 ∗ + 1 2 γBNγ ∗ 𝐹γ𝑠 ∗ where (𝐹 𝑞𝑠 ∗ , 𝐹γ𝑠 ∗ ) modified shape factors.
  • 11. The shape factors 𝐹 𝑞𝑠 ∗ and 𝐹γ𝑠 ∗ are functions of H/B and ϕ΄. 𝐹 𝑞𝑠 ∗ ≈ 1 – m1( 𝐵 𝐿 ) 𝐹γ𝑠 ∗ ≈ 1 – m2( 𝐵 𝐿 ) Meyerhof (1974)
  • 13. More recently, Cerato and Lutenegger provided some test results for the bearing capacity factor Nγ ∗ . These tests were conducted using square and circular plates with B varying from 0.152 m to 0.305 m. It was assumed that Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equations for square and circular foundations can be used.
  • 14. Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equations for square and circular foundations with c΄=0
  • 15. The experimentally determined variation of Nγ ∗ is shown Cerato and Lutenegger’s test results for Nγ ∗
  • 16. It also was observed in this study that Nγ ∗ becomes equal to Nγ at H/B ≈ 3 instead of D/B, as shown in figure. For that reason, previous figure shows the variation of Nγ ∗ for H/B = 0.5 to 3.0 .
  • 17. Foundation on Saturated Clay For saturated clay (under the undrained condition, or ϕ=0) will simplify to the form. 𝑞 𝑢 = 𝑐 𝑢 𝑁 𝑐 ∗ +𝑞
  • 18. Mandel and Salencon (1972) performed calculations to evaluate 𝑁 𝑐 ∗ for continuous foundations. Similarly, Buisman (1940) gave the following relationship for obtaining the ultimate bearing capacity of square foundations. cu is the undrained shear strength
  • 19. Table gives the values of 𝑁 𝑐 ∗ for continuous and square foundations.
  • 20. The bearing capacity equations presented in Şenay’s presentation involve cases in which the soil supporting the foundation is homogeneous and extends to a considerable depth. The cohesion, angle of friction, and unit weight of soil were assumed to remain constant for the bearing capacity analysis. 2.B e a ri n g C a p a c i t y o f L aye re d S o i l s : S t ro n ge r S o i l Underlain by Weaker Soil
  • 21. However, in practice, layered soil profiles are often encountered. In such instances, the failure surface at ultimate load may extend through two or more soil layers, and a determination of the ultimate bearing capacity in layered soils can be made in only a limited number of cases. This section features the procedure for estimating the bearing capacity for layered soils proposed by Meyerhof and Hanna (1978) and Meyerhof (1974).
  • 23. The previous Figure shows a shallow, continuous foundation supported by a stronger soil layer, underlain by a weaker soil that extends to a great depth. For the two soil layers, the physical parameters are as follows:
  • 24. At ultimate load per unit area (qu) the failure surface in soil will be as shown in the figure. If the depth H is relatively small compared with the foundation width B, a punching shear failure will occur in the top soil layer, followed by a general shear failure in the bottom soil layer. This is shown in Figure (a).
  • 25. However, if the depth H is relatively large, then the failure surface will be completely located in the top soil layer, which is the upper limit for the ultimate bearing capacity. This is shown in Figure b.
  • 26. The ultimate bearing capacity for this problem, as shown in Figure a, can be given as: Note that: a. Situation
  • 27. Equation can be simplified to the form:
  • 28. Note that q1 and q2 are the ultimate bearing capacities of a continuous foundation of width B under vertical load on the surfaces of homogeneous thick beds of upper and lower soil or;
  • 29. Observe that, for the top layer to be a stronger soil, q2 / q1 should be less than unity
  • 30. The variation of (Ks with q2 / q1 and ϕ΄) and The variation of (ca΄/ c1΄ with q2 / q1 ) is shown in the Figure.
  • 31. If the height H is relatively large, then the failure surface in soil will be completely located in the stronger upper-soil layer. For this case: b. Situation
  • 32. qb
  • 34. Special Cases 1 Top layer is strong sand and bottom layer is saturated soft clay
  • 35. Special Cases 2 Top layer is stronger sand and bottom layer is weaker sand The ultimate bearing capacity can be given as:
  • 36. Special Cases 3 Top layer is stronger saturated clay and bottom layer is weaker saturated clay . The ultimate bearing capacity can be given as:
  • 37. 3.Bearing Capacity of Layered Soil:Weaker Soil Underlain by Stronger Soil
  • 38. When a foundation is supported by a weaker soil layer underlain by a stronger layer the ratio of q2/q1 defined by previous slides, will be greater than one. Also, if H/B is relatively small, as shown in the left-hand half of previous Figure, the failure surface in soil at ultimate load will pass through both soil layers. However, for larger H/B ratios, the failure surface will be fully located in the top, weaker soil layer, as shown in the right-hand half of Figure.
  • 39. For this condition, the ultimate bearing capacity (Meyerhof, 1974; Meyerhof and Hanna, 1978) can be given by the empirical equation
  • 40. Equations imply that the maximum and minimum values of qu will be qb and qt, respectively, as shown in Figure.
  • 41. 4.Closely Spaced Foundations—Effect on Ultimate Bearing Capacity The theories relating to the ultimate bearing capacity of single rough continuous foundations supported by a homogeneous soil extending to a great depth were discussed. However, if foundations are placed close to each other with similar soil conditions, the ultimate bearing capacity of each foundation may change due to the interference effect of the failure surface in the soil.
  • 42. This was theoretically investigated by Stuart (1962) for granular soils. It was assumed that the geometry of the rupture surface in the soil mass would be the same as that assumed by Terzaghi. According to Stuart, the following conditions may arise.
  • 44. Case I. (Figure a) If the center-to-center spacing of the two foundations is x ≥ x1, the rupture surface in the soil under each foundation will not overlap. So the ultimate bearing capacity of each continuous foundation can be given by Terzaghi’s equation. For Case II. (Figure b) If the center-to-center spacing of the two foundations (x =x2 < x1 ) are such that the Rankine passive zones just overlap, then the magnitude of qu will still be given by Eq. for Case I. However, the foundation settlement at ultimate load will change (compared to the case of an isolated foundation).
  • 45. Case III. (Figure c) This is the case where the center-to-center spacing of the two continuous foundations is (x =x3 < x2 ) . Note that the triangular wedges in the soil under the foundations make angles of 180° - 2ϕ΄ at points d1 and d2. The arcs of the logarithmic spirals d1g1 and d1e are tangent to each other at d1. Similarly, the arcs of the logarithmic spirals d2g2 and d2e are tangent to each other at d2. For this case, the ultimate bearing capacity of each foundation can be given as: The efficiency ratios are functions of x/B and soil friction angle ϕ΄ . The theoretical variations of are given in next Figure.
  • 47. Case IV. (Figure d) If the spacing of the foundation is further reduced such that (x =x4 < x3 ), blocking will occur and the pair of foundations will act as a single foundation. The soil between the individual units will form an inverted arch which travels down with the foundation as the load is applied. When the two foundations touch, the zone of arching disappears and the system behaves as a single foundation with a width equal to 2B. The ultimate bearing capacity for this case can be given by Eq. for Case I, with B being replaced by 2B in the second term. The ultimate bearing capacity of two continuous foundations spaced close to each other may increase since the efficiency ratios are greater than one. However, when the closely spaced foundations are subjected to a similar load per unit area, the settlement will be larger when compared to that for an isolated foundation.
  • 48. 5. Bearing Capacity of Foundations on Top of a Slope In some instances, shallow foundations need to be constructed on top of a slope. In Figure, the height of the slope is H, and the slope makes an angle β with the horizontal. The edge of the foundation is located at a distance b from the top of the slope. At ultimate load, qu the failure surface will be as shown in the figure.
  • 49. Meyerhof (1957) developed the following theoretical relation for the ultimate bearing capacity for continuous foundations:
  • 51. The variations of Ncq the following points need to be kept in mind:
  • 52. Stress Characteristics Solution for Granular Soil For slopes in granular soils, the ultimate bearing capacity of a continuous foundation can be given as: On the basis of the method of stress characteristics, Graham-Andrews and Shields (1988) provided a solution for the bearing capacity factor Nγq for a shallow continuous foundation on the top of a slope in granular soil.
  • 53. Figure shows the schematics of the failure zone in the soil for embedment (Df/B) and setback (b/B) assumed for those authors’ analysis.
  • 54. The variations of Nγq obtained by this method are shown in Figures
  • 55. The variations of Nγq obtained by this method are shown in Figures
  • 56. The variations of Nγq obtained by this method are shown in Figures
  • 57. 6.Seismic Bearing Capacity of a Foundation at the Edge of a Granular Soil Slope Figure shows a continuous surface foundation (B/L = 0, Df/B = 0) at the edge of a granular slope. The foundation is subjected to a loading inclined at an angle α to the vertical.
  • 58. Let the foundation be subjected to seismic loading with a horizontal coefficient of acceleration, kh. Based on their analysis of method of slices, Huang and Kang (2008) expressed the ultimate bearing capacity as
  • 60. 7.Bearing Capacity of Foundations on a Slope A theoretical solution for the ultimate bearing capacity of a shallow foundation located on the face of a slope was developed by Meyerhof (1957). Figure shows the nature of the plastic zone developed under a rough continuous foundation of width B. In Figure, abc is an elastic zone, acd is a radial shear zone, and ade is a mixed shear zone.
  • 61. Based on this solution, the ultimate bearing capacity can be expressed as:
  • 62. The variations of Ncqs with slope angle β
  • 63. The variations of Nγqs with slope angle β
  • 64. 8.Foundations on Rock On some occasions, shallow foundations may have to be built on rocks as shown in Figure.
  • 65. For estimation of the ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations on rock, we may use Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equations with the bearing capacity factors given here: (Stagg and Zienkiewicz, 1968; Bowles, 1996):
  • 66. The unconfined compression strength and the friction angle of rocks can vary widely. Table gives a general range of quc for various types of rocks. It is important to keep in mind that the magnitude of quc and ϕ΄(hence c΄) reported from laboratory tests are for intact rock specimens. It does not account for the effect of discontinuities. To account for discontinuities, Bowles (1996) suggested that the ultimate bearing capacity qu should be modified as:
  • 67. 9.Uplift Capacity of Foundations Foundations may be subjected to uplift forces under special circumstances. During the design process for those foundations, it is desirable to provide a sufficient factor of safety against failure by uplift. This section will provide the relationships for the uplift capacity of foundations in granular and cohesive soils.
  • 68. Foundations in Granular Soil (c΄ = 0) Figure shows a shallow continuous foundation that is being subjected to an uplift force. At ultimate load, Qu, the failure surface in soil will be as shown in the figure. The ultimate load can be expressed in the form of a nondimensional breakout factor, Fq.
  • 69. The breakout factor is a function of the soil friction angle ϕ΄ and Df/B. For a given soil friction angle, Fq increases with Df/B to a maximum at Df/B = (Df/B)cr and remains constant thereafter. For foundations subjected to uplift, Df/B ≤ (Df/B)cr is considered a shallow foundation condition. When a foundation has an embedment ratio of Df/B > (Df/B)cr, it is referred to as a deep foundation. Meyerhof and Adams (1968) provided relationships to estimate the ultimate uplifting load Qu for shallow [that is, Df/B ≤ (Df/B)cr] , circular, and rectangular foundations.
  • 70. Using these relationships and Eq. «Fq», Das and Seeley (1975) expressed the breakout factor in the following form: Eq. 1 Eq. 2
  • 71. The variations of Ku, m, and (Df/B)cr for square and circular foundations are given in Table (Meyerhof and Adams, 1968).
  • 72. Figure 1 Variation of Fq with Df/B and ϕ΄
  • 74. Foundations in Cohesive Soil (ϕ΄=0) (1)
  • 75. (2)
  • 78. 1
  • 79. 1