NumericalAnalysistoEarthPressureofRetainingWalls.pptVIP

* * Ch 8 Bearing Capacity Part / 地基承载力 8.1 Introduction A foundation is that part of a structure which transmits loads directly to the underlying soil. The ultimate bearing capacity (qu) is defined as the pressure which would cause shear failure of the supporting soil immediately below and adjacent to a foundation. A foundation must satisfy two fundamental requirements: (1) the factor of safety against shear failure of the supporting soil must be adequate, a value between 2 and 3 normally being specified; (2) the settlement of the foundation should be tolerable and, in particular, differen