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 ]
Table 2.6 : Shape, depth and inclination factors for Meyerhof bearing capacity
Factors
Value
For
Shape
Any
> 10
= 0
Depth
Any
> 10
= 0
Inclination
Any
> 10
= 0
In the above table,
= angle of resultant measured from vertical without sign,
B = width of footing,
L = length of footing,
D = depth of footing.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
= angle of resultant measured from vertical without sign, 
