Two perpendicular sections through a concrete pad foundation; showing the spatial distribution of mechanical damage of subsurface materials at the state of peak bearing pressure, for a foundation atop a 45-degree slope with setback of 4 m from the slope crest. A foundation at this setback distance would show tension-dominant failure mechanisms. More information at https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13123836Two perpendicular sections through a concrete pad foundation; showing the spatial distribution of mechanical damage of subsurface materials at the state of peak bearing pressure, for a foundation atop a 45-degree slope with setback of 18 m from the slope crest. A foundation at this setback distance would show shear-dominant failure mechanisms. More information at https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13123836
Geological processes modeling (GPM) research Institute 