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Ming Zhu1 and Radoslaw L. Michalowski, F.ASCE2 I78pul8!
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Abstract: Earlier proposals for shape factors used in calculations of bearing capacity of square and rectangular footings are examined. 0<k!F3=
These proposals are based on empirical data for small footings, whereas a new suggestion for these factors presented in this paper is based X9wi:
on the elasto-plastic model of the soil and finite element analysis. The earlier factors modifying the contribution of cohesion and C3gz)!3
overburden were found to be conservative, but acceptable in design. However, the earlier proposals for the shape factor that affects the H_]kR&F8
contribution of the soil weight to the bearing capacity indicate contradictory trends, and the factor calculated in this paper is suggested as | w -W=v
an alternative. H0 t1& :
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1090-0241(2005)131:2(223) M?lr#}d
CE Database subject headings: Footings; Foundations; Bearing capacity; Shape; Finite element method; Three-dimensional B\yid@e
analysis; Limit states.