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The document defines key concepts related to the bearing capacity of soil for foundations. It explains that bearing capacity is the load-carrying capacity of soil that allows it to support a structure. Ultimate bearing capacity is the maximum pressure soil can withstand before failing, while safe bearing capacity divides ultimate capacity by a safety factor of typically 2 to 5. Allowable bearing pressure is the maximum loading a soil can support without excessive shear failure or settlement.

Author

S.s. Chattopadhyay

Language

EN