Transcription of Foundation Manual Chapter4, Footing Foundations
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CHAPTER 4 OCTOBER 2015 CHAPTER 4 Footing Foundations 4-1 Introduction Footing Foundations , also known as spread, combined, or mat footings , transmit design loads into the underlying soil mass through direct contact with the soil immediately beneath the Footing . In contrast, pile-supported Foundations transmit design loads into the adjacent soil mass through pile friction, end bearing, or both.
4-3.2 Factors Affecting Bearing Capacity . Several factors can affect the bearing capacity of a particular soil. They include soil type, relative density or consolidation, soil saturation and location of the water table, and surcharge loads. These factors …
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