Estimating the Allowable Bearing Capacity of Clay or Sands
Estimating the Allowable Bearing Capacity of Clay or Sands
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I realise that allowable bearing capacity is a function of strenght and settlement characteristics. However, based on solely yhr estrenght, what is the general rules or correlations for allowable bearing capacity to field tests or lab tests (eg, SPT, Unconfined compressive strength tests).
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RE: Estimating the Allowable Bearing Capacity of Clay or Sands
RE: Estimating the Allowable Bearing Capacity of Clay or Sands
RE: Estimating the Allowable Bearing Capacity of Clay or Sands
RE: Estimating the Allowable Bearing Capacity of Clay or Sands
I have seen the 'Nc' value for phi=0 in the Terzaghi bearing capacity equation reported between 5.14 and 5.7, depending on the source and the particular application.
Using Nc=6 provides the easy rule of thumb.
Jeff
Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
TTL Associates, Inc.
www.ttlassoc.com
RE: Estimating the Allowable Bearing Capacity of Clay or Sands