Bearing Capacity of Soils

Abstract

This manual presents guidelines for calculation of the bearing capacity of soil under shallow and deep foundations supporting various types of structures and embankments. This information is generally applicable to foundation investigation and design conducted by Corps of Engineer agencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 30, 1992
Accession Number
ADA402169

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Shear Modulus
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Soil Tests
  • Structural Loads
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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