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Soil bearing capacity calculation skill using multiple methods for various foundation types

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Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill

Purpose

The Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill determines ultimate and allowable bearing capacity for foundations using established geotechnical methods including Terzaghi, Meyerhof, Hansen, and Vesic.

Capabilities

  • Ultimate bearing capacity calculation
  • Allowable bearing capacity with factor of safety
  • Effect of groundwater
  • Eccentric and inclined loads
  • Layered soil bearing capacity
  • Settlement-based bearing capacity
  • Shape, depth, and inclination factors
  • Bearing capacity for footings on slopes

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

  • Designing shallow foundations
  • Evaluating foundation bearing
  • Checking settlement limits
  • Analyzing eccentric loading

Prerequisites

  • Soil parameters available
  • Foundation dimensions defined
  • Groundwater level known
  • Load conditions established

Best Practices

  • Use appropriate analysis method
  • Consider all failure modes
  • Apply suitable safety factors
  • Verify with settlement analysis

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

  • Foundation Design
  • Geotechnical Site Investigation

Configuration

bearing-capacity-calculator:
  methods:
    - terzaghi
    - meyerhof
    - hansen
    - vesic
  foundation-types:
    - spread
    - strip
    - mat
  considerations:
    - groundwater
    - eccentricity
    - inclination

Output Artifacts

  • Bearing capacity calculations
  • Safety factor summaries
  • Settlement predictions
  • Recommendation reports