<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Based on the response of small-scale model square footing, the present paper shows the results of an experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded square footing, near a slope sand bed. To reach this aim, a steel model square footing of (150 mm × 150 mm) and a varied sand relative density of 30%, 50% and 70% are used. The bearing capacity-settlement relationship of footing located at the edge of a slope and the effect of various parameters such as eccentricity (e) and dimensions report (b/B) were studied. Test results indicate that ultimate bearing capacity decreases with increasing load eccentricity to the core boundary of footing and that as far as the footing is distant from the crest, the bearing capacity increases. Furthermore, the results also prove that there is a clear proportional relation between relative densities –bearing capacity. The model test provides qualitative information on parameters influencing the bearing capacity of square footing. These tests can be used to check the bearing capacity estimated by the conventional methods.</p></abstract>

Based on the response of small-scale model square footing, the present paper shows the results of an experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded square footing, near a slope sand bed. To reach this aim, a steel model square footing of (150 mm × 150 mm) and a varied sand relative density of 30%, 50% and 70% are used. The bearing capacity-settlement relationship of footing located at the edge of a slope and the effect of various parameters such as eccentricity (e) and dimensions report (b/B) were studied. Test results indicate that ultimate bearing capacity decreases with increasing load eccentricity to the core boundary of footing and that as far as the footing is distant from the crest, the bearing capacity increases. Furthermore, the results also prove that there is a clear proportional relation between relative densities –bearing capacity. The model test provides qualitative information on parameters influencing the bearing capacity of square footing. These tests can be used to check the bearing capacity estimated by the conventional methods.

Experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded foundation near a slope

Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica

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Based on the response of small-scale model square footing, the present paper shows the results of an experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded...

Experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded foundation near a slope

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Feb 11, 2019

Page range: 33 - 41

Received: Jul 22, 2018

Accepted: Jan 15, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2019-0004

Keywords
Square footing, bearing capacity, slope, relative density, eccentric load

© 2018 Tarek Mansouri, Khelifa Abbeche, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded foundation near a slope

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Feb 11, 2019

Page range: 33 - 41

Received: Jul 22, 2018

Accepted: Jan 15, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2019-0004

KeywordsSquare footing, bearing capacity, slope, relative density, eccentric load

© 2018 Tarek Mansouri, Khelifa Abbeche, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Square footing, bearing capacity, slope, relative density, eccentric load