Numerical Modelling of Shallow Foundation on Multi-Layer Soil with varying Stiffness

The load-deformation observation under the footing is essential for foundation design. Either experimental methods or numerical modelling generally determines this phenomenon in engineering practices. This study determined settlement of shallow foundations on Multi-layer soil profile numerically. behavior was investigated through with Plaxis 2D. site Jamshoro region, located province Sindh, Pakistan. From geotechnical investigation, region consists a combination different soils, mainly shale and limestone. type shows common challenges serviceable sustainable design construction structural foundations. standard penetration test conducted accompanied by other tests limestone to determine input parameters model observe profile. Mohr-Coloumb used linear elastic attended varying layer’s depth. In research, reduced increasing thickness layer. observed that stiffness lower layer significantly reduces foundation. Therefore, effect should be considered designing multi-layered soil.