georam
Geotechnical
- Apr 28, 1999
- 114
Can anyone explain about a term "gross allowable bearing capacity" of soil for building foundations. How does it differ from allowable bearing capacity , or net bearing capacity ?
I assume that the term "allowable" means that a factor of safety is inherently included in the value (instead of ultimate bearing capacity), but what is the significant of the word "gross" ?
Thanks
I assume that the term "allowable" means that a factor of safety is inherently included in the value (instead of ultimate bearing capacity), but what is the significant of the word "gross" ?
Thanks