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Meyerhof

This solution is based on the theory of G. G. Meyerhof. The calculation is the same as for standard approach, except the following coefficients:

bearing capacity factors:

shape factors:

for: φ ≤ 10°

for: φ > 10°

where:

depth factors:

for: φ = 0°

for: φ ≠ 0°

inclination factors:

where:

d

-

depth of the footing bottom

b

-

width of the foundation

l

-

length of the foundation

φ

-

angle of internal friction of the soil

δ

-

angle of deviation of the resultant force from the vertical direction

Literature:

J.-G. Sieffert and Ch. Bay-Gress: Comparison of European bearing capacity calculation method for shallow foundations, Proc. Instn Civ. Engrs Geotech. Engng, 2000, 143, Apr., 65-74

Braja M. Das: Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson India 2006, ISBN: 978-8131502020

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