This research presents the geotechnical zoning map of district 1 in Shiraz municipality with focus on allowable bearing capacity of foundation based on data from 160 boreholes. For this purpose, the mechanical properties are determined according to the results of direct shear, uniaxial, and SPT tests and then safe bearing capacity for strip foundations with widths of 1, 1.5, 2, and 2.5 m, and f...

In this study, the seismic response of shallow foundations resting on a liquefiable soil layer is modeled using coupled smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH)-discrete element method (DEM) scheme. framework, deposit represented by an assembly DEM particles and fluid domain lumped into set SPH carrying local properties. The averaged forms Navier-Stokes equations dictate motion fluid-particle mixt...

An effective way to strengthen shallow foundations is contour reinforcement - the execution of vertical elements in soil base along edges foundation. The introduction that perform function a "compression wall" leads noticeable decrease deformations and an increase bearing capacity at reinforced foundations. As reinforcing elements, various structures materials with strength properties exceed co...

Wind turbines are typically designed based on fatigue and serviceability limit states, but still require an accurate assessment of bearing capacity. Overconsolidated clay deposits in Canada often have a thin layer crust with relatively high undrained shear strength developed from weathering, desiccation, geochemical processes. However, existing design methods only assess the capacity using effe...

In this paper, stability of slopes with a shallow foundation located on top including the shape of the failure mechanism is investigated in static and seismic states. This is a three dimensional problem which is analyzed two dimensionally because 3D analyses are complex and appropriate softwares are not available. The conventional method of bearing capacity evaluation of foundations on top of ...