Pressures Distribution for Eccentrically Loaded Rectangular Footings on Elastic Soils

摘要

In this paper a rigid foundation of a rectangular shape is analyzed under the action of a vertical load placed anywhere on the foundation area. A general method of analysis for calculating the pressure intensity corresponding to a given settlement for eccentrically loaded square and rectangular footings resting on elastic soils has been found through a comprehensive numerical procedure. The common assumption of linear contact pressure in footing-soil interface is adopted for the solutions. Special attention has been given to the cases where there are inactive parts of foundation, without contact with soil. The solution for these cases is not yet given in any Romanian codes. The procedure has been made clear by giving an illustrative example.