Bearing Capacity of Footings Placed Adjacent to c′-ϕ′ Slopes

Abstract

Conventional bearing capacity analyses for shallow foundations placed on slopes use a modified set of bearing capacity factors based on soil properties, footing geometry, and slope configuration, but are restricted to purely cohesionless or purely cohesive soils. This approach is adequate for establishing bearing capacity on engineered fills with controlled foundation properties, yet does not adequately address design for bearing capacity on soils that have both cohesion and internal frictional resistance—a common scenario for native soils. This role becomes increasingly important in design for mechanically stabilized earth walls, which are often placed on slopes of native