Geotechnical Engineering

  1. Shallow Foundations
    1. Types of Shallow Foundations
      1. Spread Footings
        1. Isolated Footings
          1. Combined Footings
          2. Strip Footings
            1. Mat Foundations
            2. Bearing Capacity Analysis
              1. Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Theory
                1. Assumptions and Equations
                2. General Bearing Capacity Equation
                  1. Factors Affecting Bearing Capacity
                    1. Footing Shape
                      1. Footing Depth
                        1. Load Inclination
                          1. Groundwater Table Position
                            1. Soil Properties
                          2. Settlement of Shallow Foundations
                            1. Elastic Settlement
                              1. Consolidation Settlement
                                1. Immediate Settlement
                                  1. Allowable Settlement Criteria
                                  2. Design of Shallow Foundations
                                    1. Design Steps and Considerations
                                      1. Safety Factors
                                        1. Construction Considerations

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