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Base Resistance

The vertical bearing capacity of the base is given by the formula:

where:

Rb

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base resistance

Ab

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base area

q0

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peak resistance in base

Determination of peak resistance q0 should be part of the geological survey.

Recommended values of peak resistance q0 can be found in professional literature, e.g. in EA-Pfähle book.

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