how to calculate bearing capacity of soil

Answer Posted / mayank jain

depend on a type of project ()

3D settlement analysis (performed at burj dubai)
bore hole up to 90m
use software PIGLATE

or
Plate load test

or

SPT number

or

consolidation test
direct shear test
void ratio and w/c


terzaghi bearing capacity
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