<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

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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...

Square footing (mm)	Sand relative density D_r(%)	Dimensions report b/B	Eccentricity e (mm)
150 × 150	30	0	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		0.5	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		1	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		1.5	0, 10, 20, 30,40
	50	0	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		0.5	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		1	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		1.5	0, 10, 20, 30,40
	70	0	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		0.5	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		1	0, 10, 20, 30,40
		1.5	0, 10, 20, 30,40

Property	Value
Coefficient of uniformity (C_u)	3.19
Coefficient of curvature (C_c)	1.4
Specific gravity (G_s)	2.65
Maximum dry density γ_d max (KN/m³)	16.32
Minimum dry density γ_d min (KN/m³)	14.31
D₆₀ (mm)	0.3
D₁₀ (mm)	0.094
Maximum void ratio	0.672
Minimum void ratio	0.551

Experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded foundation near a slope

Article Category: Research Article

Pubblicato online: 11 feb 2019

Pagine: 33 - 41

Ricevuto: 22 lug 2018

Accettato: 15 gen 2019

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

Parole chiave
Square footing, bearing capacity, slope, relative density, eccentric load

© 2018 Tarek Mansouri, Khelifa Abbeche, published by Sciendo

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Model tests program.

Geotechnical properties of the tested sand.

Experimental bearing capacity of eccentrically loaded foundation near a slope

Article Category: Research Article

Pubblicato online: 11 feb 2019

Pagine: 33 - 41

Ricevuto: 22 lug 2018

Accettato: 15 gen 2019

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

Parole chiaveSquare 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.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

Model tests program.

Geotechnical properties of the tested sand.

Parole chiave
Square footing, bearing capacity, slope, relative density, eccentric load