Module 2 : Theory of Earth Pressure and Bearing Capacity
Lecture 8 : Development of Bearing Capacity Theory [ Section 8.1: Terzaghi's & Meyerhof's Bearing Capacity Theory ]
The use of chart figure (2.27) facilitates the computation of the bearing capacity. The results obtained by this chart are approximate.
Loaded strip, width B, Total load per unit length of footing
General shear failure :
Local shear failure :
Square footing, width B
Total critical load : :
Fig. 2.27 Chart Showing Relation between Angle of Internal Friction and Bearing Capacity Factors.
