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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

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