Lesson 08 - Shallow Foundations
Lesson 08 - Shallow Foundations
Lesson 08 - Shallow Foundations
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Bearing Capacity Factors of Safety<br />
q<br />
all =<br />
q<br />
ult<br />
FS<br />
gq all = allowable bearing capacity<br />
gq ult = ultimate bearing capacity<br />
gTypical FS = 2.5 to 3.5<br />
gFS is a function of<br />
- Confidence in shear strength parameter, c and φ<br />
- Importance of structure<br />
- Consequences of failure