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Bearing Capacity
Traditional Bearing Capacity Methods
Compare Terzaghi, Meyerhof, Hansen, and Vesic general shear methods within a single shallow foundation tool.
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Interactive Foundation Sketch
Method: Terzaghi
Rectangular footing
Current Inputs
c'10 kPa
φ'30 deg
γ18 kN/m3
FS3
What Changes Live
- -Footing width scales with B.
- -Embedment arrow updates with Df.
- -Method badge reflects Terzaghi, Meyerhof, Hansen, or Vesic.
- -Plan inset updates the rectangular footing geometry using B and L.
Important disclaimer
These results are simplified and indicative only. Please review the site-wide Disclaimer before using this tool in any engineering workflow.