Abstract:This work analyses the influence of footing size and soil matric suction on the behavior of shallow foundations on unsaturated sandy soil, in terms of bearing capacity and settlements. Fourteen plate load tests were performed at the Experimental Site of USP/São Carlos. Rigid metal plates were used, with diameters varying between 0.20 m and 0.80 m and reinforced concrete footings, with circular base diameter 1.50 m. All the plates and the footings were installed at a depth of 1.5 m. These tests were conducted e… Show more
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