Design of In-situ Load Bearing Capacity Mechanism

Abstract

Major causes of structural failure are associated with bearing capacity and settlement of foundation soil. These bearing capacity and settlement are determined in laboratory and on field. The parameter obtained from the tests will either lead to under design or over design of the intended structure. The design of In-situ Load Bearing Capacity Mechanism was chosen follow by the design analysis and calculations, material selection and development of CAD model. The concept was conceived to allow for incremental loadings for each loading on the in-situ load bearing capacity mechanism for 24 hours so that the settlement will be insignificant before another loading is applied. The process will continue for the period of seven (7) days so as to allow for gradual dissipation of pore water from clay soil. The results from this test will provides civil engineers the real problem of soil on site which will help in design for the bearing capacity and settlement of foundation.