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1991 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel

Stress Distribution and Settlement of Shallow Foundations

verfasst von : Robert D. Holtz, Ph.D., P.E.

Erschienen in: Foundation Engineering Handbook

Verlag: Springer US

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The basic requirements for a good foundation are that (1) it is safe against complete collapse or failure of the soils upon which it is founded; (2) it experiences no excessive or damaging settlements or movements; (3) environmental and other factors (see below) are properly considered; and (4) the foundation is economically feasible in relation to the function and cost of the overall structure.

Metadaten
Titel
Stress Distribution and Settlement of Shallow Foundations
verfasst von
Robert D. Holtz, Ph.D., P.E.
Copyright-Jahr
1991
Verlag
Springer US
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3928-5_5