Bearing pressure versus settlement, from numerically simulated full-scale load test of a rectangular footing atop a slope (with soil tensile strength of 10 kPa); showing results for foundation setback of 18, 14, 10, 6, and 4 m. More information at https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13123836Ultimate bearing pressure and damage-based bearing capacity, from numerically simulated full-scale load test of a rectangular footing atop a slope; showing the effects of foundation setback and soil tensile strength. 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 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 