Inclination and Shape factors for shallow Foundation
Inclination and Shape factors for shallow Foundation
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FHWA SA-02-054 (Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 6) states on Page 62 that "The simultaneous application of shape and load inclination fators can result in an overly conservative design. Henceforth, the inclination factor will be ommitted in calculation of bearing capacity". Does anyone have any idea of how to quatify the overdesign if both factors are used or know any paper discussing this issue. Thanks in advance.





RE: Inclination and Shape factors for shallow Foundation
RE: Inclination and Shape factors for shallow Foundation
Other sources, like the Eurocode7, suggest a formula where shape and inclination factors stay together, but depth factors are omitted.
In others sources again, I've seen all factors used regardless.
Probably the only way you can quantify the difference is to use a spreadsheet and evaluate all the different scenarios.
RE: Inclination and Shape factors for shallow Foundation
RE: Inclination and Shape factors for shallow Foundation