ISSN: 0149-6115
Page Count: 5

Evaluation of Allowable Pressure Under Foundations

Reznik, YM
Engineer,Bureau of Mining and Reclamation,PA,

Abstract

To understand the surcharge effect on test-loading results, water-saturated loessial soils were tested by bearing plates of different sizes in open pits and boring holes. All pit bottoms were accurately prepared for experiments. The surcharge around the bearing plate with an area of 600 cm² was simulated by special equipment. Results of field experiments showed that the proportionality limit for water-saturated loessial soils tested without surcharge was at least 25% less than obtained with the surcharge.

Keywords:
bearing capacities, cohesion, deformation, deformation zone, elastic properties, failure, field test, foundation, groundwater, loessial soils, pit, plates, recommendations, settlement, soil mechanics, surcharge, test loading

Paper ID: GTJ10147J
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10147J
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.