Abstract
This chapter discusses the ultimate limit state, and serviceability limit state design
of shallow foundation, which is further complimented by site tests. Classical and computational
methods for simple footing and raft foundation analysis and design are discussed in detail in
sthis chapter.
Keywords:
Bearing capacity, Consolidation, Creep, Continuum model, Computer modelling, Displacement, Flexible analysis, Rigid analysis, Stress, Settlement, Wood-Armer design.