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~" This users manual addresses the bearing capacity of shallow foundations. Analysis of shallow
foudations is an important part of the design of shallow foundations for bridges and other
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analyze the general bearing capacity .ofshallow foundations. CBEAR can analyze strip,
rectangular, and square foundations and considers the effects, of such influences as embedment,
inclined and eccentric loads, sloping ground surface, and surcharge. The program incorporates.
the general bearing capacity equations and factors suggested by Meyerhof (1963) and Vesic (1975):\

CREAR is designed to accommodate a single user and is user-friendly in its input, editing, and
checking routines. The appendixes of the manual take the user through a series of examples in
which the program analyzes the bearing capacity of several different situations.

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TEMPERATURE (exact) TEMPERATURE (exact)

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FORCE and PRESSURE or STRESS FORCE and PRESSURE or STRESS

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 CONTENTS

page

Introduction '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1

Generalized Bearing CapaCity Equation ' ' ' ~ ~ ' '3

Bearing Capacity Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4

Correction Factors '... 5

Interactive Data Entry and Output Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7

Effect of Ground Water Table :. 7

References 10'

Appendix A 11

Appendix B 47

Example No.1 , 47

Example No.2 69

Example No.3 ....................................................... '81

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E)(ample No.4 ' 97

Example No.5 109

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Figure 1. The problem of general bearing capacity failure of shallow foundations 1

Figure 2. Situations where correction factors apply (Mosher and Pace, 1982) 5

Figure 3A. Strip footing with an eccentric loading. . 6

Figure 3B. Rectangular footing with an eccentric loading 6

Figure 4. Opening screen 11

Figure 5. Main menu 12

Figure 6. Project definition screen 13

Figure 7. Footing/soil description menu 14

Figure 8. Footing description screen-footing type 15

Figure 9. Footing description-eontinuous footing 16

Figure 10. Footing description-rectangular footing 17

Figure 11. Footing description-example of error trapping 18

Figure 12. Soil description menu item , 19

Figure 13. Soil description screen 20

Figure 14. Soil description-example of error trapping 21

Figure 15. Soil description-example of error trapping '.' 22

Figure 16. Bearing capacity factor menu item 23

Figure 17. Bearing capacity factors 24

Figure 18. Method of analysis selection screen 25

Figure 19. Options menu 26

Figure 20. Surcharge description menu 27

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Figure 21. Surcharge description---example of error trapping 28

Figure 22. Surcharge description-two layers of soil surcharge . : '," 29

Figure 23. Water table description 30

Figure 24. Applied load description 31

Figure 25. Applied load description---example of error trapping 32

Figure 26. Applied load description screen 33

Figure 27. Disable options screen 34

Figure 28. Disable options-selection screen 35

Figure 29. System of units screen 36

Figure 30. File maintenance screen 37

Figure 31. Save file screen 38

Figure 32. List of files 39

Figure 33. Save file screen 40

Figure 34. Retrieve file screen '.' 41

Figure 35. Retrieve file---example of error trapping 42

Figure 36. List of saved files 43

Figure 37. Clear entries option 44

Figure 38. Run program menu item 45

Figure 39. Exit to DOS menu item 46

Figure 40. Opening screen #1. 51

Figure 41. Opening screen #2 51

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Figure 42. Definition of footing description geometry. . 52

Figure 43. Soil description and soil properties. . : .'- .-; " .. 52

Figure 44. CBEAR main menu options .- .. 53

Figure 45. Selection of method of analysis-program defaults to Meyerhof(1963)... 53

Figure 46. Run program option. . - 54

Figure 47. Output screen #1. -.54

Figure 48. Output screen #2. . ; 55

Figure 49. Opening screen #3 " : : .~ 55

Figure 50. CBEAR footing/ soil descriptions menu-selection of footing

description. . ..-.- ; 56

Figure 51. Footing is defined as square (10 ft by 10 ft) , .. -. ; . : :56

Figure 52. Run program option. . - 57

Figure 53. Output screen #1. ; - 57

Figure 54. Output screen #2. . 58

Figure 55. Output screen #3. . 58

Figure 56. Water table defined at elevation = 0.0 ft. 59

Figure 57. Output screen #1. -~ ." " 59

Figure 58. Output screen #2. . -.~ 60

Figure 59. Output screen #3 ; : 60

Figure 60. Water table defined at elevation = -5.0 ft.. ; 61

Figure 61. Output screen #1. ; 61

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Figure 62. Output screen #2 62

Figure 63. Output screen #3. . ' : ; 62

Figure 64. Water table defined at elevation = -10.0 ft. , 63

Figure 65. Output screen #1. . 63

Figure 66. Output screen #2. . , , 64

Figure 67. Output screen #3.. , , ; 64

Figure 68. CBEAR options menu-disable options. . 65

Figure 69. Deselect water table description , 65

Figure 70. CBEAR footing/soil descriptions [Link] capacity factors-

deselect embedment factors. . , , 66

Figure 71. Output screen #1. ...........................................•...... 66

Figure 72. Output screen #2. . : 67

Figure 73. Output screen #3 , , 67

Figure 74. CBEAR main menu-exit to DOS , 68

Figure 75. Opening screen #1. .. , , 72

Figure 76. Opening screen #2 , 72

Figure 77. Definition of footing description. . , , 73

Figure 78. Soil description and soil properties. . 73

Figure 79. CBEAR main menu , 74

Figure 80. Method of analysis (program defaults to Meyerhof, 1963) , .74

Figure 81. Run program selection ; 75

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Figure 82. Output screen #1. ,; , : ,.,. ' 75

'Figure 83. Output screen #2 , " ,; ~ , , 76

Figure 84. Output screen #3 , , , '..'. 76

Figure 85. Selection of method of analysis-Vesic (1975) , 77

Figure 86. Output screen #1. , ~ 77

Figure 87. Output screen #2 ,' 78

Figure 88. Output screen #3 " ;:. , 78

Figure 89. Main menu-exit to DOS , ~ 79

Figure 90. Opening screen #1. , : '. , ,

',' , ..,84
, - .

Figure 91. Opening screen #2 ,, ~ 84

Figure 92~ Definition offooting description. . , , , , .. 85 '

Figure 93. Soil description and soil parameters. ." :" '" , 85

Figure 94. CBEAR main menu , , 86

Figure 95. Selection of method of analysis-Vesic,(1975) 86

Figure 96. Run program selection. " , ~ , ~ 87

Figure 97. Output screen #1. , " ., '" ; 87

Figure 98. 'Output screen #2. . ,, , '.' 88

Figure 99. Output screen #3. '" , , ; " ' : ; 88

Figure 100. CBEAR footing/soil descriptions menu-selection of soil description.... 89

Figure 101. Soil properties-eohesive soil. : ; 89

FIgure 102. Run program selection " .. ; : .. , ..: 90

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Figure 103. Output screen #1. " :~ 90

Figure 104. Output screen #2 ', " .. ,' .91

Figure 105. Output screen #3. . ; , .. 91

Figure 106. CBEAR footing/soil descriptions menu-selection of soil,description, ~ .. 92

Figure 107. Soil properties-phi =30°; C = 1000 psf. . : " 92

Figure 108. Run program selection. . 93

Figure 109. Output screen #1. . ' 93

Figure 110. Output screen #2 94

Figure 111. Output screen #3. . ' 94

Figure 112. CBEAR main menu-exit to DOS. . ~ 95

Figure 113. Opening screen #1. : 100

Figure 114. Opening screen #2 100

Figure 115. Definition offooting description. . 101

Figure 116. Soil description and soil properties , '" 101

Figure 117. CBEAR main menu ' , .. ; ; .. " .. ; : ..'.. 102

Figure 118. CBEAR options menu-surcharge layers 102

Figure 119. Surcharge description-2layers of surcharge 103

Figure 120. Water table defined at elevation = 0.0 ft 103

Figure 121.' Run program selection (method of analysis defaults to Meyerhof) 104

Figure 122. Output screen #1. : 104

Figure 123. Output screen #2 ' 105

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Figure 124. Output screen #3 , 105

Figure 125. Method of analysis-Vesic (1975) : ,106

Figure 126. Run program selection " 106

Figure 127. Output screen #1. 107

Figure 128. Output screen #2 107

Figure 129. Output screen #3 108

Figure 130. CBEAR main menu-€xit to DOS. . 108

Figure 131. Opening screen #1. 114

Figure 132. Opening screen #2 114

Figure 133. Definition of footing description. . , 115

Figure 134. Soil description and soil properties. . 115

Figure 135. CBEAR Main menu 116

Figure 136. Water table defined at elevation = 5.0 ft. 116

Figure 137. CBEAR options menu-applied load 117

Figure 138. Definition of load for Meyerhof's method-load is eccentric

and inclined. . 117

Figure 139. Run program selection 118

Figure 140. Output screen #1. 118

Figure 141. Output screen #2 119

Figure 142. Output screen #3 119

Figure 143. Selection of method of analysis-Vesic (1975) 120

Figure 144. Run program selection 120

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Figure 145. Output screen #1. ~ 121

Figure 146. Output screen #2 J ••••••••••••••••••• 121

Figure 147. Output screen #3 : ' 122

Figure 148. Exit to DOS 122

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Table 1. Bearing capacity factors after Meyerhof (1963) and Vesic (1975). . 4

Table 2. Bearing capacity correction factors after Meyerhof (1963) 8

Table 3. Bearing capacity correction factors after Vesic (1975) 9

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 Introduction

CBEAR
A Microcomputer Program for
Bearing Capacity Analysis of Foundations

INTRODUCTION

The total load, QUIt! which can be safely applied to a footing is a function of the ultimate
bearing capacity, quit. Analysis of the bearing capacity of footing foundations is an
important part of the design of shallow foundations for bridges and other structures.

To determine the bearing capacity, geotechnical engineers usually rely on the theory of
plasticity. This theory assumes the soil mass to be of semi-infinite extent, homogeneous, and
its behavior is characterized as follows:

• Shear strength properties qefined by the Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria.

• Stress-strain behavior is of a rigid plastic solid.

The general problem can be posed as an infinite strip of width B resting on a soil mass at a
depth D, where D s B. The problem is usually simplified by neglecting any shearing
contribution of the overburden soil (above the bearing level) and can be formulated as
illustrated in figure 1.

Quit

1--8~
"'"
.... "-/:
- . . '-;"
,,-
-./.

C.$.'Y

Figure 1. The problem of general bearing capacity failure of shallow foundations.

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The first solutions after Prandtl (1921) and Reissner (1924) indkate that the general failure
pattern should consist of three zones. Zone I is an active Rankine Zone, which pushes the
radial Prandtl Zone II sideways and the passiv,e Rankine Zone III in an upward direction.

Terzaghi (1943) presents the following solution:

qult = Quit
B
= eN
c
+qNq +.!.2 yBN
y
(1)

where q = yD and N e , N q, and Ny are bearing capacity factors dependent only on the angle
of internal friction. .

Subsequent solutions by Meyerhof (1963), Hansen (1970), and Vesic (1975) consider the
effects of foundation geometry, embedment, inclined and eccentric loads, and sloping
grotuld surface.

This report introduces an IBM/PC/XT microcomputer program for general bearing

capacity analysis of shallow foundations. Strip, rectangular, and square fOtuldations can be
analyzed, and the effects of foundation embedment, inclined and eccentric loads, sloping
grotuld surface, and surcharge are considered. The program incorporates the general
bearing capacity equations and factors, as suggested by Meyerhof (1963) and Vesic (1975).
The report presents the equations used by the program and examples of the capabilities of
the user-friendly data entry screens.

The program is coded in Turbo Pascal 4.0 and takes full advantage of the stand-alone (single
user) characteristics of the IBM-PC. The program uses "friendly" input data entry through"
full screen editing procedures and input checking routines. .

The code contains parts of both the main frame and microcomputer program CBEAR, which
was developed by the Automatic Data Processing Center of the US. Army Engineer
Waterways Experiment Station.

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GENERALIZED BEARING CAPACITY EQUATION

The form of the generalized bearing capacity equation used by the program is:

where:

quit = ultimate unit bearing capacity of the foundation (psf)

Nc,NmN v = bearing capacity factors

(cs, (os, (vs = shape factors

(cd' Cd' Cd = embedment factors

(ci' Ci' Ci = inclination factors

(ct' (nt, (VI = base tilt factors

(co> (00' (vo = ground slope factors

c = cohesion (psf)

y = effective unit weight of the soil (pcf)

B = effective base width'(ft)

L = effective base length (it)

q = effective overburden pressure on a plane passing

through the base of the footing (psf)

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BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS

The bearing capacity factors used in the program are those derived by Meyerhof (1963) and
Vesic (1975). Table 1 summarizes the bearing capacity factors as defined by these authors.

Table 1. Bearing capacity factors after Meyerhof (1963) and Vesic (1975).

Meyerhof (1963) Vesic (1975)

Nc For <I> > 0 (No - 1) cot <I> (No - 1) cot <I>

For <I> =0 5.14 5.14

Nq e"tancj>Ncj> e"tancj>N
. cj>

Ny (N q - 1) tan (1.4 <1» (Nq + 1) 2 tan <I>

where: Ncj> = tan 2 (45 0 + <1>/2)

<I> = angle of internal friction

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CORRECTION FACTORS

Figure 1 shows an assumed failure condition for the specific condition [Link] applied
load, horizontal geometry of footing and ground, and the length, L, is infinitely long. The
bearing capacity factors Ne, N q, and Ny are directly affected by changes to loading and
footing or ground geometry. The bearing capacity equation is modified by correction factors
to account for. actual loading and soil conditions that differ from those assumed to derive
equation land asillustrated in figure 1. The correct:ionfactors usedin CBEAR account for:

a. Foundation shape
b. Foundationembedment
c. Load inclination and eccentricity
d. Tilt of base
e.. Ground slope.

Tables 2 ahd 3 summarize the expressions for the correction factors according to Meyerhof
(1963) and Vesic (1975), and figure 2 depicts situations of foundation embedment, load

I +.. ---.10 I '"V"V'v

B '"V"V'v B
Footing with a sloped ground surface Footing with an inclined load

I "'4---+10 I
B
Embedment of footing Footing with a tilted base

Figure 2. Situations where correction factors apply (Mosher and Pace, 1982).

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inclination, tilt of base, and a footing with a sloped ground surface. Refer to the publications
by these authors for detailed descriptions and examples of the conditions influenced by
these factors.

Foundation dimension for eccentric loads is adjusted according to Meyerhof (1963). The
effective foundation width for a strip footing is given by (see figure 3A):
B'=B-2e B (3)

For rectangular footings, the effective foundation dimensions are (see figure 3B):

B'=B-2e B
L' =L -2e L (4)

~I
B
Figure 3A. Strip footing with an eccentric loading.

B
Figure 3B. Rectangular footing with an eccentric loading.

For eccentric loading, use the effective width and the effective length for the calculation of
the bearing capacity factors except those for embedment.

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INTERACTIVE DATA ENTRY AND OUTPUT RESULTS

Use input screens and menus to enter the necessary data for the analysis. An input screen is'
a graphical display defining the data to be entered and an area to prompt the user for the
data. Use menus to select the entry of optional data and to control program operation.

The output of the program is complete but compact. It includes an [Link] ofthe input
data and a screen that shows analysis results. This screen reports the effective base '
dimensions for the footing, a summary of bearing capacity factors, and the resulting bearing
capacity from the combined effect of these factors: The summary of bearing capacity factors
contains values for bearing capacity, shape, embedment, inclination, base tilt, and ground
slope factors. .

EFFECT OF GROUND WATER TABLE

Case I. The ground water table is located between the ground surface and the bottom of the
footing a s d < D. . . .. . .

The effective overburden pressure, q = D} y + D 2 (y sal - Y water)

Where D} =Distance from ground surface to ground water table

D 2 = Distance from ground water to bottom of footing

Case II. The water table is at the bottom of the footing or located between the bottom of the .
footing and a distance equal to the foundation width as measured from the bottom of the
foundation (D s d s B + D).

The effective overburden pressure, q =Y D

The in the third term of the bearing capacity equation will be replaced with
Y = Y / + (d/B) x (y - Y ')

where y /= Ysal - Ywater

Case III. The depth to the ground water table (d) is greater than or equal to the width of the
foundation (B), measured from the bottom of the footing. The water table has no effect and
no correction is necessary.

Appendix A contains a compilation of all the CBEAR computer screens, and appendix B
presents five example runs with hand computations and the actual input screens and menus
found in the program for each example.

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Table 2. Bearing capacity correction factors after Meyerhof (1963).

Cohesion ((J Surcharge ((0) Weight ((,)

Shape 1.0 (41 =0) 1.0 (41 =0)

B
1 + 0.2 N¢ L
1 + 0.1 N¢
B
L (41 > 10°) 1 + 0.1 N¢ i (41 > 10°)

1.0 (41 =0) 1.0 (41 =0)

Embed-
D
ment· 1 + 0.2 13 .jN; 0 0
1 + 0.1 13 .jN; (41) 10°) 1 + 0.1 - .jN; (41)10°)
. B

Inclina- (1 _ ~)2 (o~<P)

tion (1 - ~)2 (1 _ ~)2 41
90 90
0 (0)41)

Base Tilt 1 - (~) (41=0)

1t+2
(1 - 0: tan<P)2 (1 - 0: tan<P)2

1 - (
(qt - ql (41)0)
Nctan<p

Ground 1 - ( 2w ) (41 =0)

Slope 1t+2 (1 - tanw)2 (1 - tanw)2

_ 1 - (qg
(qg (41)0)
Nctan<p

Where: N¢= tan 2 (45°+ <1>/2)

B = width of footing
L = length of footing
D = depth of embedment
<I> = angle of internal friction
a = angle of tilt (in radians)
w = angle of soil surface
(, = angle of inclination of load

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Table 3. Bearing capacity correction factors after Vesic (1975).

Cohesion ((J Surcharge (C) Weight (C)

Shape 1 + (BIL)(N/N) 1 + (BIL) tan<l> 1 - 0.4 (BIL)

(ReCtangular) (Rectangular) (Rectangular)
1 + (N/N,) 1 + tan<l> 0.60
(Square) (Square) (Square)

Embedment D
1 + 0.4 - (<I> =0)
B 1 + 2tan<l>(1 - sin<l> f D 1.0
B
1 - ( qd
. (qd - (<1»0)
N,tan<l>

mP
Inclina tion 1 - (<I> =0)
B'L'cN, P PH ]m-l
[1 - H ]m [1 -
1 - (. Pv+B:L'ccot<l> Pv+B 'L 'ccot<l>
( ql (<1»0)
qi N ,tan<l>

Base Tilt 1 - (~) (<1>=0)

1t+2 (1 - ct tan<l»2 (1 - ct tan<l»2
1- ( qt
(qt - (<1»0)
N,tan<l>

Ground 1 _ ( 2w ) (<I> =0)

Slope 1t +2
(1 - tanw)2 (1 - tanw)2
1 - ( qg
(qg - (<1»0)
N,tan<l>

Where: B' = effective width of footing a =

angle of tilt (in radians)
L' = effective length of footing w =
angle of soil surface
PH = Horizontal component C = Cohesion
of footing reaction
Pv = Vertical component
of footing reaction

2+B/L When load is inclined in the direction of shorter side B

m
l+B/L
2+L/B When load is inclined in the direction of longer side L
m =
l+L/B

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REFERENCES

J.B: Hansen, "A Revised and Extended Formula for Bearing Capacity," Danish Geotechnical
Institute Bulletin No. 28, Copenhagen, p. 21, 1970.

G. G. Meyerhof, "Some Recent Research on the Bearing Capacity of Foundations," Canadian

Geotechnical Journal, Vol. 1, No. I, pp. 16-26, 1963.

R.L. Mosher and M. E. Pace, User's Guide: Computer Program for Bearing Capacity Analysis of
Shallow Foundations (CBEAR), Instruction Report K-82-7, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways
Experiment Station, Vicksburg, M5, 1982.

. ' R.L. Mosher and A. Urzua, A Microcomputer Program for Bearing Capacity Analysis,
Proceedings for the 4th, Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, TCCP /Div. ASCE,
Boston, MA, 1986.

L. Prandtl, "Uber die Eindringungsfestigkeit plastisher Baustoffe und die Festigkeit von
Schneiden," Zeitschrift fur Angewanvte Mathmatik und Mechanik, I, No. I, pp. 15-20, 1921.

H. Reissner, Zum Erddruckproblem, Proceedings, 1st International Conference on Applied

Mechanics, Delft, Netherlands, pp. 295-311,1924.

K. Terzaghi, Theoretical Soil Mechanics, John Wiley, New York, NY, 1943.

A.S. Vesic, "Bearing Capacity for Shallow Foundations," Foundation Engineering Handbook,
H.P. Winterkorn and H.Y. Fang, ed., Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, NY, pp. 121-147,
1975.

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APPENDICES
AND
EXAMPLES
 Appendix A
\

APPENDIX A

Appendix A contains a compilation of the program CBEAR screens. To bring up CBEAR,

first move to the directory or subdirectory where the program is installed. Then, type the
following at the DOS prompt:

CBEAR

and press the <Return/Enter> key.

CBEAR loads and returns the opening screen, as shown below:

I Pederal Highwa~ Adl'linistration

IE: IS: IE: IRI

Bearing capacit~
anal~ses of
IR:
shallow foundations

A Hicrocol'lputer progral'l for deterl'lining the PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacit~ of shallow strip, S? ~estland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The ~inchester, HA 01890
progt"al'l follows the I'Iethods' of He~erhof <61?> 729-2363
<1963> and Uesic <1975>. Attn. Dt". Alft"edo Urzua

Ue~sion 2.00/0ctobet" 1991 Hit <PHD to continue

Figure 4. Opening screen.

From the opening screen, press the <FlO> key to continue. The main menu of CBEAR will
be displayed and will present all the options available to the user to enter information into
CBEAR.

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Federal Highway AdAinistration

Option Menu --
project Definition

II:: ·18: IE: IRI IR:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
Footing/soil descriptions
syste", of Units
Maintain file
Run progra",
Exit to DOS

shallo'" foundations

A Microco",puter progra~ for dete~ining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Yestland Avenue
rectangula1" and squa1"e foundations. The Winchester. MA 01890
\l1"ogra", follows the lIIethods of Meyel"hof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfr~d~ ~Fz~a
I Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J
I
~ Make selection.
,

Figure 5. Main menu.

In general, the following rules apply:

1. To move between the options, use the up (T) and down (J) arrow keys and press enter,
or simply press the highlighted capital letter. CBEAR selects the option with that letter.

2. To make a selection, highlight the desired option and press <Return/Enter>

3. The bottom line of each CBEAR screen explains the operations you can perform and the
keys required to perform these operations.

4. To exit a screen or to abort to the Main menu, press the <Esc> key.

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 Appendix A

With the highlight on "project Definition" field, press <Return/Enter>; CBEAR responds
.with the project Definition screen:

Federal Highway AdAinistration .,

Ootion l1enu

te: IRL~'
~J ' I
ta!T D I
,
IOH
I proiect [Link]
I Footing/soil descriptions
nits"
Ie
• FHYA YASHIHGTOH
Project Hallie " BIG BRIDGE
Bearing capac il Project HUlllber • 12345
Project Manager • M. Engineer
Date
eolllputed hy · 8/2.5,tiJ4 (I1tVDD,tO/Y)
• zxy
Hit <FH» to acceut values
A l1icrocolllpute EHGI HEERI HG '·1 HC.
Bea!"ing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Yestland Avenue
!"ectangular and 'squa!"e foundations. The Uinchester. I1A 01890
prog!"alll follows the P1ethods of l1eyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfre,do Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 6. Project definition screen.

After the project is defined, press <FlO> to accept the values. CBEAR returns to the Main
menu screen. (Note: CBEAR functions even if the project Definition fields are not-entered.)

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If the user selects "Footing/soil descriptions," CBEAR displays the following screen:

I Fede~al Highway Adlllinist~ation

Option Menu ; ]
cJootlng/soll desc~iptioD$ I
roject Definition
I
/E: IR: IE: IRI IR:
Bearing capacity
analyses of i
Pootin~/soil descriptions~
I Pootin description
Soil description .
Bearing capacity factors
Illethod of Analysis
Options
I

shallow foundations

A Hicrocolllputer progralll fo~ deterlllining PROTOTYPE ENGIHEERIHG IHC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S? Westland Auenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Winchester. HA 91999
11:~Ogralll follows the lIIethods of Heyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Ues~c (19?S) Attn. D~. Alfredo~Ur~ua

Enter letter only. or use ar~ows then ~-J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 7. Footing/soil description menu.

This option allows the user to enter the geometry of the footing, the soil properties, and to
select the bearing capacity factors and the method of analysis. The highlight is on "Footing
description," press <Return/Enter>. The CBEAR displays the footing description input.
screen:

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 Appendix:A

Fede~al Highway AdAinistration

FOOTING DESCRIPTION

I I
fOOTING TYPE : Continuous
II
/[
Bear
xl
yl
.
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
coordinate.
coordinate =
I Continuous
Rectangular

9.09
I '--
x
soil

I
(xl. y1 >
I .I
footing
soil

I
(x2.y2)
~J .
tors
Right Side
x2
y2
coordinate =
coordinate =
0.00
0.00 z = ,elgth I D
F==
A
Bea~" (xl.y1>
I
(x2.y2> e
INC.
recto 90
prog:
(196:... Hit <PHD to accept vdlues zua

Enter letter only. 01" use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 8. Footing description screen-footing type.

The program computes the bearing capacity for continuous (spread) and rectangular
(square) footings. Select these options by pressing the space bar key or the Alt-M key
combination to display the menu options.

The objective of the visual aid at the right side of the input screen is to guide the user in the
input process. It does not represent the actual (scale, size, etc.) geometry of the footing.

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Providing the coordinates for points (xl, y1) and (x2, y2) determines the width and the
inclination of the footing base. If y1 = y2, the footing base is not inclined. The next screen
show a typical input screen for a continuous footing with width B = 10 ft (Because y1 = y2 =
0.0 ft, the base is not inclined in this example.) .

Federal Highway Ad~inistration

. POOTIHG DESCRIPTIOH
1==
I I
~I
FOOTING lYPE : Continuous

/[
Bear
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
xl coordinate = 10.00
yl coordinate = 0.00
yL
x
soil

I
(x1.y1>
I I
footing
soil
I
(x2~y2) tors
Right Side

A 11
x2 coordinate = 20.00
y2 coordinate = 0.00 z a

l+th I D I IHC·.
Bear (x1.y1> (x2.y2) e
recto 90
prog:
(196~ Hit (P10) to acceDt values zua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 9. Footing description-continuous footing.

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 · AppendixA

The next screen shows the case of a square footing with width = length = 10 ft.

Federal Highway AdAinistration

FOOTING DESCRIPTION

I I
~I
FOOTING lYPE : Rectangular

I[
Bear
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
xl coordinate = 10.00
yl coordinate = 0.00
yL
x·
soil

I
<x1.y1>
I
footing
I soil

I
(x2~y2> tOl'S

Right Side
x2 coordinate = 20.00

'+'h I D I
y2 coordinate = 0.00 z =
Length of footing in
A H z direction = 10.00 INC.
Bear (valid only if footing (x1.y1> (x2~y2> e
l"ect. type =rectangular) 9e!
Pl"og:
(196:. Hit (Fie!) to accent ualues zua

Entel" letter only~ or use arrows then ~-J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 10. Footing description-rectangular footing.

By pressing the <FlO> key, CBEAR returns to the Main menlJ..

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

For a rectangular footing, the length must be greater than or equal to the width of the .
footing. If the user selects a length less than the width, the program traps the error: The next
screen displays this case:

Pederal Hig~wa~Ad~inistration
POOTING D CRIPTIOH
I I
~I
FOOTINGlYPE : Rectangular

II
Bear
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
xl coordinate = 10.00
yl coordinate = 0.00
Right Side
yL
x
soil

(xi-yD
I
I I
footing
soil

I
(x2.y2) tOl"S·

~I~h I
x2 coordinate . = 20.00

A
y2 coordinate = 0.00
Length of footing in
z direction = 0.00
z •
D I IHC.
"
Beal"
l"ect.
fvalld only If fD~
type = rectang Too £ ilia11 - ) Lowea- Bound: [Link] I e
'JB
pl"Og:
(196~ Hit <P1B) to accent values zua

Enter letter only. or use aa-l"OWS then ~-J ~ "akeselection.

Figure 11. Footing description--example of error trapping.

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 Appendix A

Select "Soil description" from the "Footing/ soil descriptions" submenu and CBEAR shows:

Federal Highway AdrTlinistration

Ootion Menu ~
roject Definition
I
IE: IR: IE: IRI IR:
Bearing capacity
analyses of
rPoot1ng/soil descriptions I
Footing/soil descriptions=
Footing description
ISoil description
Bearing capacity factors
~ethod of Analysis
I Options
I

shallow foundations

A Microco~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROTOTVPE ENGINEERING INC.

Beaping Capacity of shallow strip. S? Westland Auenue
rectangulap and square foundations. The Winchester. MA B1B9B
progralll follows the Plethods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (19?S) Attn. Dr. Alfr!'do U",:zua

Enter lettep only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ "a~e selection.

Figure 12. Soil description menu item.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

This input screen is required to describe the soil geometry and soil parameters. The left
coordinate of the soil xsl must be less than or equal to the footing left side coordinate xl,
and the right coordinate of the soil xs2 must be greater than or equal x2. The ysl, ys2
elevations must be greater than or equal to the elevation of the footing. If ysl = ys2 > yl =
y2, then (ysl - yl) is treated as a surcharge. The next figure shows a typical soil description
input screen.

Pederal Highway Ad~inistration

I
SOIL DESeRI PI I ON
SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side
xs1 coordinate
ys1 coordinate
Right Side -.- 1'1. 00
0.00
yschg(2)
== POOTING
P([Link])
== II
surch. 2
xs2 coordinate
ys2 coordinate - 25.00
0.00 yschg(1)
I surch. 1.
" (xs2.ys2)
<xs1.ys1>
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight -= 110.00 (water table) ~~
friction angle
cohesion - 32.00
'1.00
ywater
SOIL
Hit <Pi0) to accent values

I
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~~ ~ Make selection.

Figure 13. Soil description screen.

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 Appendix A

The next screen shows the case where ys1 < yl. CBEAR traps the error and returns the
following screen:

Federal Highway Ad~inistration

SOIL DESCRI PTI ON

SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side
)(s1 coord"inate
ys1 coordinate
-- 0.00 -3 n POOTING
P<xp~zp) n-1- I
Right Side
. I Too 2
)(s2 coordinate
ys2 coordinate - SlIIall -> Lower Bound:
I' 'I
0.00
. 1

II <xs2.ys2)
<[Link])
II I~
.-=
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight 110.00 <water table)
friction angle 32.00 ywater
cohesion 0.00
SOIL
Hit <P10> to accept values

I
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 14. Soil description-example of error trapping.

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The next screen shows the case where the user inputs a negative friction angle. CBEAR traps
the error and displays the following screen:

Federal Highway Ad~inistration

I~
SOIL DESCRIPTION
SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side ;:= FOOTING r=
xs1 ceordinate a 9.00
ys1 coordinate
Right Side · 9.00
yschg(2)
P([Link])
surch. 2
)(s2 coordinate
ys2 coordinate ·· 25.00
0.09 yschg(1) ,.I surch. 1
()(s1.ys1) (xs2.ys2)
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight
frict ion angle =
. 110.00
ywater
(water table) II-
-4
cohesion
-I Too SlIIall - ) LOIJer Bound: 0.00
I
Hit <PHD to accept values

I
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 15. Soil description-example of error trapping.

Press the <FlO> key and CBEAR returns to the Main menu.

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 Appendix A

Highlight "Bearing capacity factors" from the "Footing/soil descriptions" submenu and
CBEAR displays:

Federal Highway Adlllinistration

Option Menu ~
rojectDefinition
cPoot~ng/soil
.
I
IE: 18: IE: IRI IR: descriptions I
Footing/soil descriptions:
Footing description
Soil description

•
I Bea~~ng capac~ty facto~s I
Bearing capacity IlIethod of Analysis
analyses of Options
shallow foundations

A Microcolllputer progralll for deterlllining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S? Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Winchester. MA 01890
progralll f0110..,s the ",ethods of Meyerho( (61?) 729-2363
<1963) and Uesic <19?S) "Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua -

Enter letter only. or use arrows then -4.....1 ~ Make selection.

Figure 16. Bearing capacity factor menu item.

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This screen allows the user to select/deselect the use of the bearing capacity correction
factors in the bearing capacity calculation. As an example, if the footing is embedded, this
option will select and/ or deselect the use of this correction factor. Prompt the
selection/ deselection option by pressing the space bar or the Alt-M key combination.

CBEAR shows:

Pede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation

F= BEARING CAPACIIY PACTORS

Option Henu ~
SELECTED
SELECTED
1.- Shape concent~ic
2.- Shape eccentric ·-1 roject Definition
Ooot1ng/soi! descriptions I I
SELECTED
SELECTED
SELECTED
SELECTED
3.- E~bed~ent
4.- Inclination
5.- Base tilt
6.- G~ound slope
-ll Pooting/soil desc~iptions=
Pooting desc~iption
So i l desc~ipt ion
I Bear1ng capac1ty factors I
~ethod of Analysis
~ Hit <PiliI> to accept values =
ions
I Opt ions

A Hicroco~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERINC INC.

Bearing Capacity of shalloy strip. 5? Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The lJinchester. HA 01890
progral'l follows the iIIethods of Heyerhof (611) 129-2363
(1963) and Ues ic (19?5) Attn. Dr. Alfredo U~zua

Ente~ lette~ only. o~ use ar~oYs then ~-J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 17. Bearing capacity factors.

Press the <FlO> key to return CBEAR to the Main menu screen.

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 Appendix A

Select "method of Analysis" from the "Footing/ soil descriptions" submenu and CBEAR
shows:

Federal Highway Adr'lin istl"ation

Option Menu ~
roject Definition
I
IE: IR: IE: IRI IR:
cPoot1ng/s011 descriptions I
~Footing/soil descriptions-
Footing description
Soil description
Beal"ing ca~acity factors
Bearing capacity ~ I ~ethod of nalysis I
analyses of • OPti~~ethod of Anal~sis~
shallow foundat ions r Heyerhof <196 > ]
11III Uesic <1975)

A Hicroco~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow stl"ip. 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular
progra~
and square foundat ions.
follows
The
the IIlethods of Meyerhof
Uinchestel". HA 91899
(617) 729-2363
Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
.
(1963) and Uesic (1975)

Enter letter only. 01" use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 18. Method of analysis selection screen.

CBEAR defaults to the Meyerhof (1963) method of analysis.

Press <Return/Enter> and CBEAR returns to the Main menu.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

Select "Options" from the "Footing/soildescription" submenu and CBEAR shows:

federal Highway AdAinistration

. O~tion Menu ~
III
I~: IR: IE: IRI IR:
roject Definition .
cPootlng/soil descriptions
~Pooting/soil descriptions
Pooting description
Soil description
Bearing capacity factors
Bearing capacity
analyses of
shallow foundat ions
~ethodof Analysis
"" I Opt 10ns I
I Options
Surcharge lavers
Water table IiiI'
Aplied load
A Micro~o~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROTO Disable opt ions
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S
rectangular and square foundations. The Uin
progra~ follows the ~ethods of Meyerhof (617) 7292:ib::l
(1963) and Uesic (19?5) Attn. Dr. Alf~edo U~zua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 19. Options menu.

The options submenu allows the user to implement surcharge layer(s), water table
elevation, and applied load options into the bearing capacity calculation, as well as to
disable these options.

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 Appendix A

With the highlight at "Surcharge layers," press <Return/Enter> and CBEAR returns:

'Federal Highway AdRinistration

1IHI
11::, I 'I'
'11f= SURaiARGE DESCR~PTIOI'C =:7ltog=:i~i~~~
Hulllber of Surcharge Layers :
Surcharge 1
====='II
I2soil descriPf~11
1[Ja;g/d~:~r1:~i~~PtionS=
1 scription
, '. , y coordinate of top" 9.9 2 capacityofactors
Bearing capac~ty' of surcharge of Analus1s
anal Total unit weight· 0.90 I~n~s~~~~~;;~;n;~
~c~~;~~n~" ~.

J
e.-s
Wdter table ,....
Aplied load
A tticrocolllpute~proo: ' Disable options
Bearing' Capac ity'
rectangular and s, = Hit <Pt0) to acceDt values
progralll follows the
(1963) and Uesic (1975) I 1(617) ??~ -~::Ib::l
Attn. Dl'. AIEroedo Urozua,

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J,~ Make select10n.

, ' ,

Figure 20. Surcharge description menu.

The user can have 1 or 2 surcharge layers. The number of surcharge layers is selected by
pressing the space bar or the Alt-M key combination.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

The elevations for the surcharge layers must be greater than the elevation of the soil. If one
of the surcharge elevations is smaller, CBEAR traps the error. The program displays:

Federal Highway Ad/'ll:U1istration.

. . -
SU~CHARGE [Link] ] t Definition
Opt ion Menu ~ ,
I
II:: ··IR: ·1
= . VS01 <'Ies"'"
.

:.
NUlllber of Surcharge Layers : 2
Surcharge 1
y coordinate of top·· -3.00
t"!g/soil descriPtions=1
~I description
scription
capacity factors
Beal"ing capacity
. ana of surci
lotal u 100 SI1lall - ) Lower Bound: 0.00 I
Surcharge 2 ~ l'urcnal"ae lauel"s ••
y coordinate of top • 0.0~ Water table 1==
of surchal"ge [Link]
A 'Hicrocolllputer pI" lotal unit weight· 0.0~ Disable options
Bea~ing Capacity
l"llctangulal". and =Hit <PHI) to accept values.
pl"ogl"alll follows
(1963) and Uesic (1975)
th
I
,(£>17) ,!2'i-:t;Jb::l
Rttn. Dr. AlfredoUrzua

Entel" letter only. 01" use al"rows then ~-J ~ Ma~e selection.

, " "

Figure 21. Surcharge description-example of error trapping.

(Note: For the above example, the elevation of the soil layer was 0.0 ft.)

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 Appendix A

For a typical 2-layer'soil surcharge system, CBEAR displays:

Federal Highway Adndnistration

=
- 01ltion /'fenu ; ]
I
Ie: IB:
Ir=~ [Link] DESCRIPTIO. t De . . . iti."
LlS01
Nu~ber of Surcharge Layers : 2 g/so11 descriptions=
g. -description
Surcharge 1 'escription'
" y coordinate of top· 2.99 ngcapacity factors
Bearing capacity of surcharge
anal lotal unit weight . 110.90
d of Analvsis
-
n"
Ontions
Surcharge 2
'y coordinate of top • S.&!!&!! Water table
e I .. u......,
!I
Beal':ing Capacity
'of surcharge
A /'ficroco~puter 'pro: lotal unit weight .[Link]
Rplied load'
Disable opt ions
rectangulat" and, s. I::::::: Hit' <P1e> to accept values =
pt"ogt"a~ follows' th 1<~1 'I) ?2'J-~J~~
Attn. Dr. Alfredo UrzuA
(1963) and Uesic, (1975) .
I
Enter letter ,only. ot" use At"rows then ~-J ~ /'fa~e selection.

Figure 22. Surcharge description-two layers of soil surcharge.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

If the "Water table" option is selected, the program responds with the following screen:

federal Highway Ad~inistration

~ Option Menu ~
1 I E: ICII 11:1
I
I
1 lliilln~/soil.aescriI1PQ?$
ro 'ect Definition
II
rrFoot1ng/s011 descr1pt10ns=
~eSCr1pt10n
y coordinate of top = 0.00hg capacity factors
Bearing capacity of water table H of Analusis
ana unit weight of water = 62.40 s
f - Options
Hit <P,.>
to aC"Dt . .'ue, SuechaeDe , ... eee~n
Yate"t:a h e
Aplied load
A Micl"Oco~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROTO Disable opt ions
. Beal"ing Capacity of shallow sta-ip. 5
rectangular and square foundat ions. The Uin
prografll follows the P1ethods of Meyerhof (617) ~9-2;jb~
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn.· Dr. Alfredo Ui'zua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then -4-J ~ Make selection.

'Figure 23, Water table description,

in which the unit weight of the water defaults to 62.4 pct

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 Appendix A

If the user selects the "Applied load" option, CBEAR displays:

federal Highway AdAinist~ation

APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPIION 1=

=
~I
applied load. load inclined in the
base width B or base -c.
x coordinate of
base appl. point.
= 0.00 length L direction. =
(for Uesic's ~ethod)
z coordinate of
base appl. point.
. 0.00 Adhesion between
so il&foot iog
. s
.-...,
. .
~

A
inc linat ion of load
clockwise frolll uert.
0.00 Angle of friction
between soil&footing
Hit <PiB) to accept ualues
iP
[Link] Gapac1ty of shallow st1"1P~
rectangular and squal"e foundations. The Uin
progralll follows the Plethods of Meyerhof <&1"0 "1l'J-j!:i&J
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Atto. Dr. AlfreJo [Link]

Enter letter only~ or use arrows then 1-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 24. Applied load description.

For the Meyerhof (1963) method of analysis, CBEAR allows the user to input only the x
coordinate, z coordinate (if the footing is rectangular), and the angle of load inclination. The
remaining parameters are not required to calculate Meyerhof's (1963) inclination factors"

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations--"-Users Manual

If the user enters coordinates for the load that are outside± 1/6 B (L) from the center of the'
footing, CBEAR traps the input and displays:

federal Highway AdAinistration

APPLIED LORD DESCRIPTION ,=
applied load.
)( coordinate of
base Appl. point.
=

= 0.00
load inclined in the,
base width B or base
length L direction" = ~I
Z coordinate of - I Too SAall - ) 'Lower Bound: 13.33 I
base appl. point. soiU,footing

=,
inc linat ion of load
clockwise froPl uert.
- 0.00 Angle of friction
between ,soil&footing
- -;=
I.
Hit <PUt> to accept ualues
R'
Bear1ng , Capac1ty , of , shallow str1p~
rectan'gular 'and square foundations. "The !'lin
progralll follows the lIIethods of l1eye rho f (,t>1"I) i';t~,-23&3 ,
(1963) And Uesic (1975) , Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua·

Enter letter only~ or use Arrows then. ~.;..J ... I1ake selection.

Figure 25. Applied load descriptlon-example of error trapping.

(Note: For the above example, xl = 10 ft, x2 = 20 ft, the x coordinate for the center of the
footing is 15 ft, 1/6 width = 1.67 ft, and the limits are: lower bound = 15 - 1.67 = 13.33 ft and
upper bound = 15 + 1.67 = 16.67 ft.)

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 Appendix A

For Vesic's (1975) method, CBEAR shows:

I federal Highway AdRinistration

APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPIION
applied load.
-x coordinate of
base appl. point.
=
=
[Link]
0.00
load inclined in the
base width B or base
length L direction. = B
(for Uesic's ~ethod>
~I
z coordinate of
base appl. point.
~
0.00 Adhesion between
soil&footing
- O.O9 $

inclination of load· 0,00 - Angle of friction . O.00

t:J
-
1=
clockwise fro~ uert. between soil&footing !I
I Hit <P10> to accept ualues
A
Bear1ng- Capac1ty of shaLLow str1p.
rectangular' and square- foundat ions. - The - Uin
progra~ follows the llIethods of [Link]"hof <~1n !~'J-ljbj -
(1963) and .Uesic(197S) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 26. Applied load description screen;

In this case, all the input data is required for a rectangular footing. The z coordinate and the
direction of the inclination of the load (B or L) are not required for continuous footings.

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If the user selects "Disable options," the program responds with the following screen:

.'

Pedenl Highway Adr'linistration

F= DISABLE OPTIONS
roject Option Menu ~I
Definition
[Link] 1.- One surcharge layer . ,
rYooting/so11 descrj~tiQns I
• >•

"2.':" Two surcharge layers

SELECTED 3 - Yater table description Pooting/soil descriptions
4:- Applied load description Pooting description
Soil description .
Hit <PHD to acceDt values Bearing capacity factors
B == II\ethod of Analysis·
analyses of
shallow foundations • I Options'
Options
I
Surcharge layers
Water table !-
A¥lied load
A Microco~puter progra~ for deterll\ining PROTO I D sable options I
Bearing . Capacity of shallow strip. 5
rectangular and square foundations. The Uin
pl"ogl"a~ follows the PletJ>ods of l'1eyerhof (617) 'IlY-:t::J63
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. D... Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Ma~e selection.

Figure 27. Disable options screen.

This option allows the user to select/deselect the four options shown in the menu. As an
example, if the user has entered the elevations and soil properties for a one surcharge layer
and water table location, the user can deselect these options in the computation of the
bearing capacity. Prompt the selection/ dese]ection option by pressing the space bar key or
the Alt-M key combination.

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 Appendix A

CBEAR displays:

F=====================~. Federal Highway AdAinistration

DISABLE OPTIONS
Option Menu ~
One surcharge layer
~--------~~ Two surcharge layers
Water table description
. dooting/so~l
roject Definition
descriptions I
Footing/soil descriptions
I
Applied load description Footing description
Soil description
Bearing capacity factors
~ethod of Analysis
analyses of I Options
shallow foundations Options
Surcharge layers
Water table
A~lied load

PR~:~~nrl,D~ijsiajb~:rl~e~~o~p~~t~~'!'"i~o~~n~i~sii~
A MicrocoAputer prograA for deterAining
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip.
rectangular. and .. square foundations.. The.
progra~ follows the Aethods of Meyerhof
<1963) an~ Uesic· <i97S) ., Attn" Dr. Alfredo Urzu~

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection~ .

Figure 28. Disable options-selection screen.

Press <FlO> to accept the options and CBEAR returns to the Main menu screen.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

With the highlight on "system of Units," press <Return/Enter>, and CBEAR responds with·
the Unit System Screen. This is an informational screen that defines the system of units
required by the program.

Federal Highway Adldn is t rat io n

I_I I_I I_-

. I project
. Ollt ion l'1enu
Def inition .•

18: System of Units soil descrilltions

11::
'Bearing capacity
CBEAR requires 'the inforlllation in :
..
•
Length
Load
: feet
: kips·
nlots
ile .'
~1l'I
OS
a • Friction angle : degree's
• Cohesion : pst
.
• Unit weight· : pcf ,

• Unit weight of
water defaults to· : 62.4 pcf '
A l'1ic roc oll'lputer • Bearing capacity : J<sf ENCINEERINC INC.
Beal"ing Capaci stland Auenue
l"ectangular and Hit <F10> to continue ster. I'1A 01899
progralll follows 7) 729-2363
(1963> and Ues ic <1975> Attn. Dr. 'Alfredo Urzua

Entel" letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ l'1ake selection.

Figure 29. System of units screen.

Press the <FlO> key to return CBEAR to the Main menu.

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 Appendix A

Use the arrows (T, 1) to highlight "Maintain file," press <Return/Enter>, and CBEAR,
displays the Maintain file menu. This menu permits data file management inside CBEAR

Federal Highway AdAinistration

II::: IR: IE: IRIIR:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
shallow foundations

A . Hicroco~puter progra~ for deterAining P~OTOTYPE ENGINEE~ING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip_ 57 Westland'Auenue
rectangular and· square foundations. The Uinchester_ KA 91899
progra~ follows the. ~ethods of HeyerhoE (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
': . ' .
Enter letter only_ or use arrows then ~-J ~ Hake selection.
"

Figure 30. File maintenance screen.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

Select "Save file" and CBEAR displays:

I Pede~al Highway AdAinist~ation I

Opt ion ttenu

,I
project Definition

II:: IR: IE:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
IRI IR: Footing/soil descriptions
systeA of Units
I [Link] file
~u~ ~ttaintain file ~I
Xl.t I Save f He
~I • • •
[Link] [Link]
I
II
shallow fou
I ".DAT I
A tticrocompute~ program for deterAining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S? Uestland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester. KA 91899
program follows the methods of tteyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attll. Dr. Alfredo Ul"zua

Enter letter only. o~ use a~rows then ~-J ~ ttake selection.

Figure 31. Save file screen.

The program prompts the user for the destination filename to save the input information.
The CBEAR default filename extension is .DAT. The user can change this filename
extension.

38
 Appendix A

Press <Return/Enter> and CBEAR shows the filename *.DAT files in the current
(sub)directory.

A typical screen will look similar to:

Federal Highway Ad/llinistration

II:: --- No Piles

__ I __ I
I_I
C:'CBEAR,-.DAI
I project Option Menu
Definition
tions

,I
~
Bearin

A Microco~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROIOIVPE ENGINEERING INC.

Beal'ing Capacity of shallow strip_ 57 Westland Avenue
I'ectangular and square foundations. Ihe Uinchester_ M~ 91899
progra~ follows the ~ethods of t'\e;.lerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only_ or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 32. List of files.

(In this example, CBEAR shows that there are no files in the current subdirectory with ,OAT
extension. )

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

If the user selects "[Link]" as the destination file, CBEAR shows:

I
Federal Highway Adill in istration

project O'ti.n ...u ~

Definition

IR: IE: IRI IR:

"
P•• tin./•• il ....cripti···

Ie:
Bearing capacity
s~te/ll of Un1ts '
I t1 ntain file
~~ n
"
Maintain file
1t I Save file
I
n' "
I •
analyses of
. shallow found I exalll. dat Destination Pile
I
, .

A t1icroFo/llputer progralll for deterlllining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Be'aring Capacity of shallow strip, S? Westland Avenue
l'1lctangular and squal'1l foundations. The Winchester. MA 91899
,progra/ll follows the lIlethods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter lette .. only" or use arrows then ~....J ~ Make se lect ion ~

Figure 33. Save file screen.

40
 Appendix A

Select the "Retrieve file" option, and CBEAR displays:

Federal Highway Adlllinistration

Ie: IR: IE: IRI IR:

project O.t'••

I H intain file
Me•• ~
Definition"

~U~tn Maintain file

X1 I Save hIe" I .
":"~
P••• i.,'•• il d•••• [Link]••• :
s:stelll of Units " " " .-

n
I
"
I
Bearing capacity
analyses of
shallow found I e"[Link]
Destination Pile

A HicrocolllPuter progralll'for detc:rlllining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Beal"ing " Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Westland Avenue
rect"angular and square foundations. The Uinchester. t1A 91899
prograA follows the IIIethods of t1eyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) [Link]. Alfredo Urzua
,
Enter lettel" only. or use arrous then ~...J ~ MaJ<e selection.

Figure 34. Retrieve file screen.

The program prompts the user for the filename to be retrieved (in this case, [Link]).
CBEAR defaults the filename extension of data files to OAT. The user can change the
filename extension.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

If the filename is not present in the current (sub)directory, CBEARshows:'

Federal Highway AdAinistration

Opt ion Menu

.project Definition

II:: IR: IE: IRI IR:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
Pooting/soil descriptions
systelll of Units
I Haintain file
~~1t ~ Maintain
Save file
file· ~I'
~ I Retrieve File I 1.=====
I

shallow found [ [Link] Input Pile

I
III Notice
File not found. Press ESC II
A Microcolllputer progralll for deterlllin
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip_ 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester, ~ 91899
progralll follows the P1ethods of Meyerhof
<1963>. and Uesic <1975>
<617> 729-2363
Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzu~, II
Enter letter only_ 01" use [Link] then <4-J .. Make selection.

Figure 35. Retrieve file--example of error trapping.

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 Appendix A

If the user does not recall the names of data files in the current directory, a list. of these can
be displayed by pressing the <Return/Enter> key.

CBEAR shows:

Federal High':!ay '. Ad/llin istration .' ,

.. -
I_I I_I I_I
I 'uroject'Def
Option Menu
init ion
I_I

IE: C: 'CBEAR'-. DAT tions'

[Link]" I

Bearin ~.
I
..... PROTOTVPE ENCINEERINC INC •
A Hicroco~puter progra~ for deter/llining
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip, 57 We~tland Auenue
rectangular and square' foundations. The Winchester, MA 9189li1
(617') 729-2363
progra", follows' the lIIethods of Meyerhof Attn. Dr. ~lfredo Urzua
(1963) and Uesic (1975)

Enter letter only, or use arrows then ~-J ~ Hake select10n.

Figure 36. List of saved files.

Use the arrow keys (-, T, I, -) to select a file and enter to load. After a file is loaded, the
program returns to the Main menu screen. .

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

By pressing <Return/Enter> at the "Clear entries" field, CBEAR initializes all the variables
to their initial condition (equivalent to loading the program from scratch). CBEAR then
returns to the Main menu.

Federal Highway AdAinistration

Opt ion Menu

uroject Definition

II:: 18: IE: IR IR: Footing/soil descriptions

systel'l of Units
I Ha1nta1n rile I

-
Run Maintain file
Exit Save file
Bearing capacity Retrieve file =
analyses of I Clear entr1es I
shallow foundations

A Microcol'lputer progral'l for deterl'lining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow stl"ip. 57 Uestland Avenue
I"ectangular and square foundat ions. The Uinchester. MA 91899
pa"ogl"al'l follows the l'Iethods of Meyel"hof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arl"ows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

. ,
Figure 37. Clear entries option.

44
 Appendix A

Selecting the "Run program" Option runs CBEAR with current data (datafile).

Federal Highway Administration

Option Menu
Droject Definition

11:: IR: IE: IRI IR:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
Pooting/soil descriptions
syste", of Units
Ma intain file
I Run Drogral1l
Exit to DOS
I

, shallow foundat ions

A Microcomputer prograffl for deterfflining PROTOTYPE EHGINEERING INC.

Beal"ing . Capacity of shallow strip. S? Uestland Auenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester. t1A 01890
prograffl follows the fflethods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Entel" letter only. or use arl"OWS then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 38. Run program menu item.

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CBEAR-Bearing Capac'ity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

Select "Exit to DOS," and the program displays:

Federal Highway Adl'llinistration

project Opti.n Henu ~

Definition

IE: IR: IE: IRI IR:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
Footing/soil descriptions
systel'l, of Units
I'taintain file
Run progral'l
I EX1t to DOS
~Exit to DOS~
I

shallow foundat ions ..... t ~:' " I

A Hicroco~puter progral'll for deterl'llining PROTOTVPE ENGINEERING INC.
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Yestland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Yinchester. HA 01890
pl'ogl'a~ follows the lIIethods of , ?Ie yel'hof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arl'ows then ~-J ~ I'ta~e selection.

Figure 39. Exit to DOS menu item.

A selection of "No" returns the program to the Main menu. A "Yes" selection returns the
user to the disk operating system prompt.

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 Appendix B-Example No.1.

APPENDIX B

EXAMPLE NO.1

Evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of the footing shown below:

<l> =30°
y=115 pcf
c=O psf
, ...

0,
, .
'0 , , ..•
0'

"

L 10 if • I

Consider the following cases:

1. Continuous footing; no water (w = 00)

2, 10 ft x 10 ft footing; no water (w = 00)
3. 10 ft x 10 ft footing; w = 0 ft
4. 10 ft x 10 ft footing; w = 5 ft
5. 10 ft x 10 ft footing; w = 10 ft
6. 10 ft x 10 ft footing; w = 00; embedment factors deselected.

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Use Meyerhof (1963) in all cases.

a. Bearing Capacity Factors (from table 1)

~
0

N tan2 (45 0 +<1» = tan2 (45 0 +30 )

= 3
4> 2 2
N = e lttan4> N = (e lttan30) (3) = 18.40
q 4> .
Ny = (N q - 1) tan(l.4<1» = (18.40 - 1) tan(1.4 x 30) = 15.67
N c = (N q - 1) cot<l> = 30.14; <1»0

b.. Correction Factors (from table 2)

b.1 Shape Factors

(I) Continuous Footing (L = 00)

B
'cs = 1 + 0.2 N 4> L = 1.0
B
'qs = 1+ 0.1 N4> L = 1.0
B
r'oys = 1+ 0.1 N...'I' -L = 1.0

(ii) Rectangular Footing (L = 10 ft)

B
(s = 1 + 0.2 N 4> L = 1 + 0.2 x 3 x 1 = 1.6
B
(qs = 1 + 0.1 N4> - = 1 + 0.1 x 3 x 1 = 1.3
L .
B
'YS = 1+ 0.1 N<jl L = 1 + 0.1 x 3 x 1 = 1.3

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 Appendix B-Example No.1

b.2 Embedment Factors (same for continuous and rectangular footing)

o
IN =- 1
( ~ = 1 + 0.2 -B V"q, +
10
J3 = 1.346
0.2 x -10 x yJ

( qd = 1 + 0.1 -B V"q,
o
IN = 1 +
10
0.1 x - x .f3 = 1.173
10

( d = 1 + 0.1 -o F;
No!-. =1 + 0.1 x -10 x y3
Fi = 1.173
Y - B ~ 10 -

c. Computation of Bearing Capacity

o
q,U~ eN, + (q,cqdqNq + ("('d~yBN,
C = 0, therefore:

Compute q for all positions of water table:

qno water = 10 ft X 115 pcf = 1,150 psf
qw=o ft = 10 It X (115 pcf - 62.4 pcj) = 526 psf
qw=5 ft = 5 ft X 115 pcf + 5 ft X (115 pcf - 62.4 pcj) = 838 psf
qw=10 ft = 1,150 psf

c.1 Continuous footing, no water:

quit = 1 x 1.173 x 1,150 x 18.40 + 1 x1.173 x 2"1 x 115 x 10 x 15.67

= 24,820.68 + 10,569.02
= 35,389.70 psf = 35.39 ksf

c.2 Rectangular footing, no water:

quit = 1.3 x 1.173 x 1,150 x 18.40 + 1.3 x 1.173 x "21 x 115 x 10 x 15.67
= 32,266.88 + 13,739.73
= 46,006.61 psf = 46.01 ksf

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c.3 Rectangular footing, w =0

, . 1
quit = 1.3 x 1.173 x 526 x 18.40 + 1.3 x 1.173 x "2 x (115, - 62.4) x 10 x 15.67
= 14,758.59 6,284.43
+
= 21~043.02 psf = 21.04 ksf

c.5 Rectangular footing, w = 10 ft

1
q~t = 1.3 x 1.173 x 1,150 x 18.40 + 1.3 x 1.173 x - x (115 - 62.4) x 10 x 15.67
2
= 32,266.88 + 6,284.43
= 38,551.31 psf = 38.55 ksf

c.6 Rectangular footing, no water, embedmenHactors deselected:

1
quIt = 1.3 x 1,150 x 18.40 + 1.3 x - x 115 x 10 x 15.67
2 '
= 27,508 + 11,713.33
.= 39,221.33 psf =; 39.22 ksf

Summary of cases:

1. Continuous footing; w = 00 35.39 ksf

2. Rectangular footing; w = 00 46.01 ksf .
3. Rectangular footing; w = 0 ft 21.04 ksf
4. Rectangular footing; w = 5 ft 29.80 ksf ,.
5. Rectangular footin'g; w = 10 ft 38.55 ksf
6. Rectangular footing; w = no embedment
00; 39.22 ksf

These results compare well with the results of the computer program. The following pages
show computer screen results for the preceding cases.

50
 Appendix B-Example No, 1: Case 2. Rectangular Footing, (w = 00)

Pe~eral Highway Ad~inistration

IE: 18:
Bearing capacity
IE: IRI IR:
analyses of
shallow foundations

A Microco~puter progra~ for deter~ining the PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip, 5? Yestland Avenue
rectangularo and square fouridations. The Yinchester, MA B189B
progl"alll follows the Illethods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (19?5).' Attn. Dr. Alfroedo Urzua

Uersion [Link]/October 1991 Hit <P1B> to continue

Figure 40. Opening screen #1.

Pederal Highway Ad/llin istration

Olltion Menu
project Definition

IE: 1&: IE: IRI IR:

Footing/soil descriptions
syste/ll of Units
Maintain file
Run progroa/ll
Exit to DOS
Bearoing capacity
analyses of
shallow foundations

A Microco~putero proogram for determining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip, 5? Westland Avenue
rectangular and square f oundat ions. The Winchester. MA 01890
program follows the methods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963> and Uesic (19?5) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only, or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 41. Opening screen #2.

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Federal Highway AdAinistration

FOOTIHG DESCRIPTION
F==
I I
~I
FOOTING lYPE, : Continuous

/[
Bear
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
xl coordinate =
yl coordinate =
10.00
-10.00
yL
x
soil

I
<[Link]
I
footing
I soil

I
<x2.y,2) tors
"

Right Side
x2 coordinate = 20;00 T
A M
y2 coordinate = -10.00 z a length

1 I
<[Link]
D I
<x2.y2)
,c

IHC.
Bear e
rect.' ' .90
Pl"Og:
<196~
Hit (F10) to accept values :z:ua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 42. Definition of footing description geometry.

Federal Highway AdRin~stration

SOl L DESCRI PTiOH

SOIL COORDIHATES
Left Side
xs1 coordinate =
ys1 coordinate a
0.00
0.00
~ " POOTlHG
P<[Link])·
;=='
I
Right Side
xs2 coordinate = 30.00
yschg(2), . I . ,. surch. 2"
ys2 coordinate = 0.00 yschg(1) ... surch. 1
<xs1. ysD <xs2.ys2)
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight =
fl"iction angle a
11S~00
30.00 ywatel"
<water table) II!-
c'ohesion .= 0.00
SOIL
Hit (ilHD t.o accept values

I
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Mak~ selection.

Figure 43. Soil description and soil properties.

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 . . .
Appendix B-Example No.1: Case 2. Rectangular Footing, (w - "")

Fedel"al HighwayAdrllin istl"ation

Option Menu
pl"oject Definition
Footing/soil descl"iptions

Ie: IB: IE: IRI IR:

Beal"ing capacity
systel'l of Units
Maintain file
. Run pl"ogl"al'l
Exit to DOS
::t
analyses of
. shallow foundations

A Micl"ocol'lputel" pl"ogl"al'l fOl"detel"",ining PROIOT,/PE ENGINEERING INC.

Beal"ing Capacity of shallow stl"ip, 57 Uestland Avenue
I"ectangulal" and squal"e foundations. The Uinchestel", MA 01890.
pl"Ogl"a", follows tl1e lIlethods of Meyel"hof (617) 729-2363·
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. DI". Alf.l"edo Urzua
.. !
Enter letter only, 01" use arrows then ~~ ~ Make selection.

Figure 44. CBEAR main menu options.

Fedel"al Highway Ad",inistration

Option Menu ~
roject Definition
I
IE: 1&: IE: IRIIR:
Bearing capacity
analyses of
cfootlnQ/sol1 descrlptlons I
~Pooting/soil descriptions-
Footing description
So i l descript ion
Bearing ca~acity factors

shallow foundations

A Micl"Ocolllputer pl"Ogl"alll fol" detel"lIlining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Beal"ing Capacity of shallow stl"ip. 57 Uestland Avenue
I"ectangular and squal"e foundations. The Uinchester, MA 01890
pl"~gva",follows ~he ~thods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363.
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Ul"zua
'.

Enter lettel" only, 01" use arrows then ~~ ~ Make selection.

Figure 45. Selection of method of analysis-program defaults to Meyerhof (1963).

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CBEAR-Bearing Capacity Analysis of Shallow Foundations-Users Manual

Federal Highway Adrllin istration :

Option Henu
project Definition

II:: .IR: IE: IRI IR:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
Footing/soil descriptions
systelll of Units
Haintain file
[~un Drogralll
xit to DOS
I

shallow foundations

A Hicroco~puter pJ"Ogra~ for deter~ining PROTOTVPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S7 Westland Auenue
rectangular and squal"e foundations. The Winchester. HA 01890
progra~ follows the ~ethods of' Heyerhof' (fi17) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. 0 .. use arrows then ~...J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 46. Run program option.

r--------------------- Federal Highway

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITV
Ad~inistration
ANALYSIS
Us ing Heyerhof

FOUNDATION AHD SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

• FOUNDATION GEOHETRV WIDTH = 10.88· LENGTH = MMMMMM

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
-18.88 18.88 -18.88 28.88
FOUNDATION TVPE: CONTINUOUS

• SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE:ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
[Link] [Link] [Link] [Link]
FRICTION AHGLE (deg) COHESION (psf) TOTAL UNIT WEIGHT (psf)
[Link] 8.88 115.88
!-- Hit arrow keys to display next screen. <F8 > ~ Print. <FiB> ~ Hain Henu --

Figure 47. Output screen #1.

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 Appendix B-Example No.1: Case 2. Rectangular Footing, (w = <>oj

Fede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation --------------------~

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Us ing Meye~hof

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTION
SURCH. SURFACE UNIT WEIGHT SURCH. SURFACE' UNIT WEIGHT
NO. ELEUATION TOTAL NO. ELEUATION TOTAL
<pcE>

-
<pcE> <ft>

-
<ft>
1' ... 2 ...

* WATER TABLE DESCRIPTION * APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTION

WATER TABLE ELEUATION - - <ft> APPLIED LOAD - - <J(ips>
X-COORD. of LOAD __ <ft>
UNIT WEIGHT OF WATER - - <pcE> Z-COORD. of LOAD __ <ft>
ANGLE of INCLINAT. __ <deg.>

L.........- Hit al"'l"'ow' keys to display next SCl"'een. <F8> ~ Pl"'int" <FHI> ~ Main Menu --l

Figure 48. Output screen #2.

r---------------------
CBEAR/PC -
Fede~al Highway Ad~inistl"'ation
BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Us ing Meye~hof
ANGLE of INCLINAT. ***** <deg. >

* EFFECTIUE BASE DIMENSIONS : WIDTH = HI.88 LENGTH = ,1.88

*** SUMMARY OF BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS ***
BEARING CAPACITY
FACTORS FNC PNQ FNG (J(sE>
BEARI NG CAP. 38.1396 18.4811 15.6688 38.1784
SHAPE - CONC. 1.8888 1.888B 1.B8BB 38.1784 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.0888 1.0888 1.8888 38.1784 SELECTED
IHCLINATIOH 1.8888 1.B888 1.8808 38.1784 SELECTED
BASE TILT 1.8888 1.8880 1.8088 38.1784 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE 1.8880 1.8008 1.8808 30.1784 SELECTED
'EMBEDMEHT 1.3464 1.1732 1.1732 35.3961 SELECTED
FHC + PNQ + PNG Q
COMBIHE,EPPECTS
of FACTORS B.08B 24.827 1B.570 35.396 <J(sE>
L.........- Hit a~~ow keys to display next SCl"'een. <F8> ~ Pl"'int. <F1B> ~ Main Menu --l

Figure 49. Opening screen #3.

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Federal Highway "A dldn is t l"a tio n"

.. Option Menu ~
l"oject Definition •.
I
II:: IR: IE: IRIIR:
Bearing. capacity
. analyses of i
rPooting/soil descl"iptipos I
~Footing/soil descl"iptions=
I Foot1n descript10n
Soil descl"iption
Bearing capacity factol"s
~ethod of Analysis
. Options
"I

shallow foundations

A Micl"oco~putel" pl"ogra~ for detel"~ining PROTOTYPE EHGINEERING· INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow stl"ip. 57 Uestland Avenue
l"ectangulal" and. squal"e foundations. 'The Uinchestel". MA 01890
pl"ogl"aPl follows the P1ethods of Meyel"hof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dl". Alfl"edo Ul"zua
I
Entel" lettel" on 1y. or use al"l"OWS then -4--J ~ Make se lect ion ..

Figure 50. CBEAR footing/soil descriptions menu~selectionof footing description.

Fedel"a1 Highway AdPlinistration

FOOTING DESCRIPTION

~I
: Rectangular
I I
FOOTING lYPE
I
I[ I
soil soil

BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
yL
x I footing I
xl .coordinate = 10.00 (ld.. y1> (x2.y2) tOl"S
Beal" yl coordinate = -10.00
Right Side
x2 coordinate = 20.00

A M
y2 coordinate = -10.00
Length of footing in
z direction = 10.00
z =
1+'"1 0
(x1.y1>
1
(x2.y2)
. INC.
e
Beal" (valid only if footing 90
l"ect. type = rectangular)
pl"og: "- Hit (Fi0> to accept values zua
(196~

Entel" lettel" only. or use al"l"OWS then ~--J ~ Make select10n.

Figure 51. Footing is defined as square (10 tt by 10 tt).

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 Appendix B-Example No.1: Case 2. Rectangular Footing (w-ooj

Federal Highway AdAinistration

Opt ion Menu

project Definition
Footing/soil descriptions.

Ie: IRl IE: IRI IR:

Bearing capacity
systeA of Units
Maintain file
I Run DrOqraA
Exit to DOS
I

analyses. of
shallow foundations

A Microcomputer program for deterlllin ing PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Uestland Avenue
rectangular and square foundati'lns. The Uinchester. MA 01890
program follows the Aethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
.(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only, or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 52. Run program option.

r---------------------- Pederal Highway AdAinistration

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using'Meyerhof (1963)

POUHDATIOH AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

.. POUHDATIOH GEONET~Y UIDTH = HI.e0 LEHGTH = HI. 00

LEPT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X~OORD. (ft)
-lB.00 10.0B -[Link] 2B.B0
POUNDAIIOH IYPE RECTANGULAR

.. SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
B.00 [Link] B.00 3B.00
PRICTIOH AHGLE <deg) COHESIOH (psf) TOTAL UNIT YEIGHT (psf)
30.0e . e.0e [Link]
~ Hit arrow keys to display next screen. (pa> ~ Print. <Pi0> ~ Main Menu

Figure 53.. Output screen #1.

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~~--------~--------Fede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY ANALYSIS
UsingMeye~hof '

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTIOH
,
SURCH. SURFACE UHIT WEIGHT SURCH. SURFACE UHIT WEIGHT
HO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL ·HO. , ELEUATIOH TOTAL
(ft) . (pc£) (ft) (pc£)
i .....'".............. - '.
2 .................
-
* WATER TABLE DESCRIPTIOH * APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH
.,
WATER TABLE ELEUATIOH **- (ft) APPLIED LOAD ***** (J(ips)
lC~OORD. of LOAD ***** (Et) .
UHIT WEIGHT OF,WATER **- (pcE) Z-COORD. of LOAD ***** (ft)
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. ***** (deg.)

- Hit a~~ow I<eys to display next sc~een. <F8> ~ P~int. <FHl> ~ Main Menu - ,

Figure 54. Output screen #2..

,....--------------------- Fede~al Highway AdJrl in ist~at ion

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Meye~hoE
AHGLE oE IHCLIHAT. ___ (deg.>

* EFFECTIUE BASE DIMENSIOHS WIDTH .. [Link] LENGTH .. [Link]

*** SUI1MARY OF BEARIHG CAPACITV FACTORS
FACTORS FHC FHQ
- FHG
BEARIHG CAPACITY
(J(s£)
BEARIHG CAP. 3B.1396 18 .4B11 15.668B 3B.17B4
SHAPE - COHC. 1.6BBB 1.3B0B 1.3BBB 39.2215 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. [Link] 1.B0BB 1. 00B0 39.2215 SELECTED
I HCLI HAIl OH [Link] [Link] 1.8BBB 39.2215 SELECTED
BASE TILT 1.0000 1.00BB [Link] 39.2215 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE 1.0BBe [Link] [Link] 39.2215 SELECTED
EMBEDMEHT 1.3464 1.1732 1.1732 46.B149 SELECTED
PHC + FHQ + PHG Q
COMBIHE EFPECTS
of FACTORS [Link] 32.274 13.74B 46.015 (Ksf>
- Hit a~~ow I<eys to display next sc~een. <F8> ~ P~int. <FiB> ~ Main Menu -

Figure 55. Output screen #3.

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 Appendix B-Example No.1: Case 3. Rectangular Footing (w=Oj

federal Highway Rdlllinistration

IE'I IHI II: I I

I
/1:11 /0 1
~
roject Out ion Menu ~

d.odn1/soi1dmrip~;o~, II
Definition
rr Foot 1ng/so 11 descr1pt 10ns!!!
~ YAIER IABLE BESCRIPIIOM ~.n. d,s,[Link]
y coordinate of top ~ 0.00
~escription
~g capacity factors
Bearing capacity of water table ~' of Rnalvsis
ana unit weight of water a 62.40 s
f - Options
Hit <Fi0> to acceut values Surcharqe lavers ~.,
water ta e
Rplied load
R Microco~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROTO Disable options
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S
rectangular and square foundations. The Win
progra~ f,.ollows the. ~ethod:i of Meyerhof (bi'l) !:.!Y--<::::lb::l
(1963> and Uesic <1975) Rttn. Dr. Rlfredo Ur2ua

Enter letter only, or use arrows then ~-J .~ Make selection.

Figure 56. Water table defined, at elevation =0.0 ft.

Federal Highway Rdlllinistt"ation -.----------~

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
. Using'Meyerhof (1963)

I
- FOUHDATIOH GEOMETRY
FOUHDATIOH AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

IHDTH = HL00 LEHGTH = 10.013

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
-10.00 10.00 -10.00' 20.00
FOUNDATIOH TYPE: RECTANGULAR

-SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
0.00 0.1313 13.00 313.013
FRICTION ANGLE (deg) COHESION (psf) TOTAL UNIT ~EIGHT (psf)
313.00 0.00 115.013
~ Hit arrow keys to display next screen. (Fa) I- Print. <Fi0> I- Main Hl!mJ. -

Figure 57, Output screen #1.

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Pederal Highway Ad~inist~ation -------------------,

CBEAR~PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Meyerhof

.. SURCHARGE DESCRIPIIOH .
SURCH. SURPACE [Link] SURCH. SURPACE UHIT WEIGHT
HO. ELEUAIIOH TOTAL HO. ELEU'lIIOH TOYAL
(ft> (pe£) (ft> (pef>
1 .
"'** 2 .. "'**

... WAlER TABLE DESCRIPIIOH .. APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

WATER TABLE ELEUATIOH 0.00 (ft> APPLIED LOAD .........
......... (Hips>
UHIT WEIGHT OP WATER 62.40 (pef>
X-COORD. of LOAD
Z-COORD. of LOAD
AHGLE· of IHCLINAT. --
.........
(ft>
(ft>
(deg.>

'-- Hit a~~ow keys to display next se~een. <P8 > ~ P~int. <PHI> ~ Main Menu -

Figure 58. Output screen #2.

r--------------------- Pede~al
CBEAR~PC
Highway Ad~inist~ation
-.BEARING CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Us ing t1eye~hof
. ANGLE of IHCLIHAT. --.. (deg.>

.. EPPECTIUE BASE DIMEHSIONS : WIDTH c HI.00 LENGTH c 10.00

..... SUMMARV OP BEARING CAPACITY PACTORS ***
BEARIHG CAPACITY
PACTORS PNC PNQ PNG (}(sf)
BEARING CAP. 30.1396 18.4011 15.6680 13.7997
SHAPE - COHC. 1. 60BB 1.3BBB 1.3BBB 17.9396 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.0B00 1.00B0 1.BB00 17.9396 SELECTED
IHCLIHAIIOH [Link] [Link] 1.I1II11BI1I 17.9396 SELECTED
BASE lILT 1. 00BI1I 1.0BB0 1.£1000 17.9396 SELECTED
GROUND SLOPE 1.£1000 1.B00B 1.00B0 17.9396 SELECTED
EI'1BEDMEHT 1.3464 1.1732 1.1732 21.0468 SELECTED
PHC + PNQ + FNG Q
COHBINE EFPECTS
of PACTORS 0.£100 14.762 6.282 21.047 (}(sf>
L.- Hit a~l"OW keys to display next se~een. <P8> ~ P~int. <P10> .,: Main Menu --

Figure 59. Output screen #3.

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 Appendix B-Example No.1: Case 4. Rectangular Footing (w=5J

federal Highway Adl1l in istration

Option Menu ~
I I ~I
I
11:11 lei rPootin~/sod,descrip~iQ?S
roject De fin it ion
II
rrPoot1ng/s01l descr1pt10ns=
descr1pt 10n
y coordinate of top = -5.00
ng capacity factors
Bearing capacity of water table d' of Analvsis
ana unit weight of water =
62.40 s
, - Options
Hit <P10) to accept values Surcharge lavers
water tab e
!I
F
Aplied 'load
A Hicrocol1lputer progral1l for deterl1lining PROTO ,Disable options
Bearing ,Capacity of shallow strip. 5
rectangular and square foundations. The Yin
progra/ll follows the /IIethods of Meyerhof (bl'l) 'n'l-~363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 60. Water table defined at elevation = ·5,0 ft.

r---~------------------ PederaiHighway Ad"'inistration'----------------~--,

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Heyerhof (1963)

POUHDATIOH AHD SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

* FOUNDATIOH GEO~ETRY WIDTH = HL00 LEHGTH = 10.00

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)'
-10.00 10.00 -10.00 20.00
FOUNDATION TYPE: RECTANGULAR

* S{)IL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. <ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
FRICTION ANGLE (deg) COHESION (psf) TOTAL UNIT WEIGHT (psf)'
30.00 0.00 115.00
Hit arrow keys to display next screen. (Fa) ~ Print. (PIB) ~ Main MI!i'fu --

Figure 61. Output screen #1.

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Fede~al Highway Administ~ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG [Link]
Us ing Meye~hof

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTION
SURCH. SURFACE UHIT WEIGHT SURCH. SURFACE UNIT WEIGHT
NO. ELEUAIION TOTAL NO. ELEUATION TOTAL

-
<ft> <pc£> <ft> <pc£>

1 .......... MM ... -.. 2 M ... III ..........

* WATER" TABLE DESCRIPTIOH • APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

WATER TABLE ELEUATION -5.00- <ft> APPLIED LOAD ***** <Kips>
X-COORD. of LOAD ***** <ft>
UHIT WEIGHT OF WATER 62.40 <pcf> Z-COORD. of LOAD ***** <ft>
ANGLE of INCLINAT . . ***** <deg.>

I-- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sc~een. <F8) ~ P~int. <F1B) ~ Main Menu -

Figure 62. Output screen #2.

Fede~al HighwayAdminist~ation --------------------~

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Meye~hof
AHGLE of IHCLINAT. ____ <deg. >

* EFPECTIUE BASE DIMENSIONS : WIDTH = HI.B0 LENGTH = 19.00

*** SUMMARY OP BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS ***
BEARING CAPACITY
PACTORS FNC FNQ PHG (}(sf)
BEARING CAP. 39.1396 18.4011 15.668111 19.5408
SHAPE - CONC. 1.6000 1.300111 1.300111 25.4031 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.8B08 1.0000 1.B000 25.4031 SELECTED
IHCLINATIOH 1.001110 1.0000 1.0000 25.4031 SELECTED
BASE TILT 1.0000 1.0000 1. 000B 25.4031 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 25.4031 SELECTED
EI1BEDI'lEHT 1.3464 1.1732 " 1.1732 ·29.8030 SELECTED
FNC + FHQ + FHG Q
COI1BINE EFPECrS
of PACTORS" 0.!3~~ 23.518 6.285 29.803 <J<s£>
L-- Hit al'~OW keys to display next sc~een. <F8) ~ Pl'int. <PHI) ~ Main Menu --.J

Figure 63. Output screen #3.

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 Appendix B-Example No.1: Case 5. Rectangular Footing (w=10)

federal Highway Adfflinistration

IEII IRII Ir: I

I [Link] ICiI
.,j.e< [Link]••
Option Menu ~
Idoot1n~/[Link]~io,?s
1 rr-Foot1ng/so1l descr1pt10ns'"
~ YOTEB TABLE DESCAIPTI .. ~."g d.~c.~pti."
~escrlpt10n
II
y coordinate of top = -10.00
rg capacity factors
Bearing capacity of water table ~ of Analvsis
ana unit weight of water = 62.40, s I
~ Options
Hit <F10> to accept values Surcharge lavers
Water tab e !-
Aplied load
A Microco~puter progra~ for deterfflining PROTO Disable options
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S
rectangular and square foundations. The Win
progra~ follows the P1ethods of Meyerhof (617) 729 -~36::1
(1963> and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only~ or use arrows then ~~ ~ Ma~e selection.

Figure 64. Water table defined at elevation = ·10.0 ft.

Federal Highway AdMinistration

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Using'Meyerhof (1963)

FOUHDATION AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

·'FOUNDATIOH GEOMETRY [Link] = [Link] LENGTH ~ 10.00

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (fc)
-10.00 10.00 -10.00 20.00
FOUNDATIOH TYPE: RECTANGULAR

.. SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (fc) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
[Link] B.00 0.00 30.00
PRICTIOH AHGLE (deg) COHESION (psf) TOTAL UNIT ~EIGHT (psf)
30.0B 0.00 11S .00
'--- Hit arrow keys to display next screen. <P8) .... Print. <P10) ... Hdin Menu -

Figure 6.5. Output screen #1.

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~------------------~:Fede~alHighway Ad~inist~ation
CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Us ing Meye~ho£

• SURCHARGE DESCRI PH OH
SURCH. 0 SURPACE UHIT WEIGHT SURCH. SURFACE UHIT .WEIGHT
HO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL HO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL
(ft) (peF> (£t) (pel'>
1 ....................
- 2 ..................
-
• WATER TABLE DESCRIPTIOH, • APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH
WATER TABLE ELEUATIOH-10.00 (Et) APPLIED LOAD
X-COORD. oE LOAD --
--
--
(J(ips :>
(£t)
UHIT WEIGHT OF WATER 62.40 (peE) Z-COORD. of LOAD
AHGLE oE IHCLIHAT.
-- (ft)
(deg.)

'-- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sc~een. <P8> .. P~int. <P10> .. Main Menu -

Figure 66. Output screen #2.

~------------------- Pede~al Highway Ad~in ist~at ion - - - - - - - - - - - - -.....

CBEAR/PC - BEARI~G CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Meye~hoE
AHGLE oE IHCLIHAT. ***** (deg.)

• EPPECTIUE BASE DII1EHSIONS : WIDTH" 10.00 LENGTH" 10.00

... SUMMARY OPBEARIHG CAPACITYPACTORS ***
BEARI HG CAPACITY
FACTORS FHC FHQ FHG .(KsF>
"

BEARIHG CAP. 30.1396 18.4011 15.6680 25.2820

SHAPE "- COHC. L6000 1.3000 1.3000 32.8666 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.0000 1. 00ea 1.0eae 32.8666 SELECTED
I HCLI HATI ON 1.a00a [Link] [Link] 32.8666 SELECTED
BASE TILT [Link] [Link] 1.00aa 32.8666 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE 1.a00a [Link] 1.00aa 32.8666 SELECTED
EMBEDMEHT 1.3464 L1732 1.1732 38.5592 SELECTED
FHC + FHQ + FHG = Q
'. COMBIHE EFFECTS
of FACTORS [Link] .32.274 6.285 38.559 (J(sE)
. '-- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sc~een. (F8> ," 'P~int. <Fi0> .. Main Menu ..:.-J

Figure 67. Output screen #3.

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 Appendix B-Example No.1: Case 6. Rectangular Footing (w-ooJ, embedment factor deselected

I Fede~al Highway Adl1linist~ation

Option tfenu ~
,
~ojectDefinition
I
Ie: IR: IE: IRI
Bea~ing capacity
analyses of
IR: i
r¥ooting/soil descriptipns I
~Footing/soil
Footing desc~iption
Soil desc~iption
desc~iptions=

Bea~ingcapac ity f [Link]

lIIethod of Analusis
' IUpt~ons I
shallow foundations Options
Su~cha~ge laye~s

A tfic~ocolllpute~ p~og~alll fo~ dete~~ining

Bea~ing Capacity of shallow st~ip.
Wate~ table

PROTO' Aplied load

5 I D1Sable opt~ons
'
111
I II
~ectangula~ and squa~e foundations. The Win
p~og~alll follows ~he lIlethods of tfeye~hof <617> 729-2363
Attn. D~. Alf~edo U~zua
(1963> and Uesic (1975>'

Ente~ lette~ only. o~ use ar~ows then ~~ ~ Make selection.

Figure 68. CBEAR options menu-disable options.

Fede~al Highway Adl1linist~ation

DI SABLE OPTI OHS

1 •-
2.-
On e s u~c ha~ge laye I"
Two surcharg-e layer
Option tfenu ~
-Eroject Definition
Lfooting/soil descriptipns I
I
NOT SEL. 3.- Water table desc~iption Footing/soil desc~iptions=
4.- Applied load description Footing desc~iption
Soil desc~iption
1 : = Hit <FHI> to accept values Bea~1ng capac ity f [Link]~s
[Link]. lIIethod of Analusis
analysis of IIUpt~ons I
shallow foundations _ Options ••
IF======================~==::::::r:::!!!!!H Su~cha~ge
Wate~ tablelaye~s "'"
~
A tfic~ocolllpute~ p~ogralll fo~ dete~l1lining PROTO Aplied load
Bea~ing Capacity of shallow strip. 5 IDisable opt ~ons I
rectangula~ and squa~e foundations. The Win,
progralll follows the lIlethods of tfeyerhof <617> 729-2363
(1963> and Uesic (1975) Attn. D~. Alf~edo U~zua

Ente~ lette~ only. o~ use arl"ows then ~~ ~ Make selection.

Figure 69. Deselect water table description.

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Federal Highuay Ad~inistration .

~ F== BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS

roject Option Menu ~l
. SELECTED
SELECTED
1.- Shape concentric
2.- Shape eccentric -II ' Definition
cPooting/s01! descrjptions I I
NOT SEL.
SELECTED
SELECTED
SELECTED
3.- EJqhed~ent
1.- Inclination
5.- Base tilt
6.- Ground slope
·u ~Footing/soi1 descriptions=
Footing description
So i1 descrint ion
trear1rl'Y canac1t I'actors
~ethod of Analysis
~Hit <PHI> to accept values
ions
i Options
- .". . -

A Microco~puter progra~ for deter~ining PROTOTYPEEHGINEERING INC.

Bearing' Capacity of shallow strip. S? Yestland Avenue
rectangular and square .foundations. The Yirichester, MA 01890··
progra~ follows the lIIethods of Meyerhof <61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic <1975> Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then -4-1 ~ Make selection.

Figure 70. CBEAR footingfsoil descriptions menu-bearing capacity factors-deselect

embedment factors.

r---------------------- Federal
CBEAR/PC -
Highway Ad~inistration
BEARING CAPACIIY -AHALYSIS
Us ing Meyerhof <1963)

POUNDATION AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

• FOUNDATIOH GEOMETRY YIDTH = 11L00 LENGTH '" 10.00

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
-10.00 10.00 -10.00 20.00
POUNDATION TYPE RECTANCULAR

• SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RICHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
FRICTIOH ANGLE (deg) COHESIOH (psf) TOTAL UHIT YEIGHT (psf)
30.00 0.00 115.B0
'--- Hit arrow keys to display next screen. <P8> ~ Print. <P1B> ~ Main Mlffill--

Figure 71. OutpiJt screen #1.

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 Appendix B-:-Example No: 1: Case 6. Rectangular Footing (w=""J, embedment factor deselected

r--------------------- .Pede~al
CBEAR/PC -
Highway Ad~inist~ation ---------------------
BEARING CAPACITY AHRLVSIS
Us ing P1eye~hof

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTION
SURCH. SURFACE ' UNIT WEIGHT SURCH. 'SURFACE UNIT WEIGHT
NO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL NO. ELEUATION TOTAL'
(ft) (pc£) (ft) (pcf)
1 .....................

,.",
-- 2 MIUIIIIIUM
--
* APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTION

--
* WATER TABLE DESCRIPTION
WATER TABLE ELEUATION
--
--
(ft) APPLIED LOAD
X-COORD. of LOAD ,.--
--
(J(ips)
(ft)
UHIT WEIGHT OF WATER (pcf) Z-COORD. of LOAD
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT.
-- (ft)
(deg.)

- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sc~een. (PH) ~ P~int. (PHI> ~ Main Menu '--l

Figure 72. Output screen #2.

r--------------------- Pede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALVSIS
Using /'1eye~hof
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. ***** <deg.)

* EFFECTIUE BASE DI/'1EHSIONS : WIDTH" 11'.1.00 LENGTH" 10.00'

*** SUM/'1ARY OF BEARING CAPACITV FACTORS ***
BEARING CAPACITY
FACTORS FNC FHQ FHG (J(sf)
BEARIHG CAP. 30.1396 19.4011 15.6690 30.1704
SHAPE - CONC. 1.6808 1~3000 1.3800 39.2215 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.8888 1.8888 1.8880 39.2215 SELECTED
INCLINATION 1.8800 1.8808 1.8888 39.2215 SELECTED
BASE TILT 1.8800 1.8000 1.0000 39.2215 ' SELECTED
GROUND SLOPE 1.8008 1.8000 1.8008 39.2215 SELECTED
E/'1BED/'1EHT 1.0000 1.8000 1.0000 39.2215 NOTSEL.
PHC + PNQ + FNG Q
COHBINE EPPECTS
of FACTORS 0.000 27.510' 11.712 39.222 (Ksf) .1

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Figure 73. Output screen #3.

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project O.t'.n Mnnu ~

Definition

IE: IR: IE: IR IR: Footing/soil descriptions

systel'l of Units
Maintain file
Run progral'l

I
I Exl.t to nOS I
Bearing capacity
~EXit to DOS~
~:' ~
analyses of
shallow foundations _ t

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Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 ~estland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The ~inchester. MA B189B
pr:lgra~ follows the ~ethods of He yerho f <617) 729-2363
<1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrous then ~.-I ~ Make selection.

Figure 74. CBEAR main menu-exit to DOS.

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 Appendix B-Example No.2

EXAMPLE NO.2

Evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of the footing shown below:

y = 115 pc!
c = 1000 psf
<I> = 00

,..0 ..

... Q

k lo·N ~I

Consider the following cases:

1. Rectangular footing (10 ft by 10 ft) using Meyerhof (1963)

2. Rectangular footing (10 ft by 10 ft) using Vesic (1975)

a. Bearing Capacity Factors (from table 1)

Factor Meyerhof, 1963 Vesic,1975

tan2(45°+ <1» =1
N¢ . 2 1

e lttan¢ N ¢ = 1
N q 1

Ny 0 0
N c 5.14 5.14

b. Correction Factors. (from table 2, Meyerhof, 1963)

b.l Shape Factors

B
'cs = 1 + 0.2 N 4> L 1.2
r
"'qs
= r
"'ys
= 1.0

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b.2 Embedment Factors

D
'cd = 1 + 0.2 B IN<jJ = 1.2

'qd = 'yd = 1.0

c. Correction Factors (from table 3, Vesic, 1975)

c.1 Shape Factors

N 1
'cs =1 + -q =1 + -- 1.19
Nc 5.14
'qs =1 + tan 4> = 1.0
= 0.6
'YS
c.2 Embedment Factors
D
r
~cd
=1 + 0.4 -B = 1.4

, d
q
=1 + 2tan4> (I-sin 4»2 DB = 1.0
'yd = 1.0

d. Computation of Bearing Capacity

qult = r~cs r~cd eNc + r~qs r~qd q N q + r~ys r~yd -1

2 yBNy
q = 10 ft x 115 pef = 1,150 psf

(I) Rectangular footing (10 ft by 10 ft; Meyerhof, 1963,)

quit = 1.2 x 1.2 x 1,000 x 5.14 + 1.0 x 1.0 x 1,150 x 1

quit = 7,401.6 + 1,150
quit = 8,551.6 psf = 8.55 ksf

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(ii) Rectangular footing (10 ft by 10 ft; Vesic, 1975)

quIt = 1.19 x 1.4 x 1,000 x 5.14 + 1 x 1 x 1,150 x 1
quit = 8,563.24 + 1,150
quit = 9,713.24 psf = 9.71 ksf

Note that these results compare well with results obtained by the program.

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IE: IB:
Bcaring capacity
IE:
analyses of
IRI IR:
shallow foundations
, .c'_

R "icroco~puter' p~ogra~ for deter~ining the PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip, 57 Uestland Avcnuc
rectangular· and squa..e foundations. The Uinchester, MA 01899
pro!raA follows the Acthods of Meyerhof (617) 729.,..2363
(19 3) and Uesic (1975).' Attn. Dr. Alf~do Urzua

Uersion 2.90/0ctober 1991 Hit <P19> to continue

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"Bearing Capacity of shallow strip, 5? Uestland Avenue
,rectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester, MA 91890
prograA follows " the, Aethods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
<1963> and Uesic <19?5) 'Att,n. Dr .. Alfredo. Urzua

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Figure 76. Opening screen #2.

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 Appendix B-Example No.2: Case 1. Rectangular Footing (10 by 10) Using Meyerhof(J963)

I Fede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation

FOOTING DESCRIPTION
F===
I I
~I
FOOTING lYPE : Rectangular

I[
Bea~
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
xl coordinate = 10.00
yl coordinate = -10.00
yL
x
soil

(x1.y1)
I
footirig
(x2_y2)
I I soil
I
tors
Right Side
x2 coordinate = 20.00

A H
y2 coordinate
Length of footing in
= -10.00
z direction = ill. 00
z ~

1·19<' I
(x1.y1)
D I
(x2_y2)
INC.
Bear (valid only if footing e
l"ect. type =rectangular) 90
prog:
(196~ Hit <F10> to acceDt values zua II

Enter letter only_ or use arrows then ~-J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 77. Definition of fooling description.

Fede~al Highway Ad~inistration

SOIL DESCRIPTION
SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side
xs1 coordinate
ys1 coordinate ~
0.00
0.00
;:= FOOTING
P(xp_zp)
=
I
Right Side
xs2 coordinate c 30.00
yschg(2) I . SUl"ch. 2 .
ys2 coordinate 0.00 yschg(1) 't' surch. 1
(xs1.ys1) (xs2_ys2)
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight = 115.00 (water table)
I.
rrict ion angle 0.00 ywater
cohesion = 1000.00
SOIL
Hit <F10> to accept values

I
Enter letter only_ or use arrows then ~-J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 78. Soil description and soil properties.

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Bearing Capacity of shallow stl"ip~ 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Winchester~ MA 01890
9i"'0;::ra!ll follows the Aethods of Meyerho'f (617) 729-2363
<1963> and Uesic <1975>
.
Attn. Dr. Alfredo Ur2u~
-. i
.Enter letter only, or use al"rOWS then ~...-I~ Make' selection •

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roject Definition
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~Pooting/soil descriptions-
Footing descri'ption
Soil description
Bearing caNacity factors
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• OPti~Aethod of Anal~sis~
[ HeyerhoF (196 >
II1II Uesic <1975>
!
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Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester, MA 01890
pt"ogralll follows the _thods of Meyerhof <617> 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn.' Dr. Ajh'od~ Urzua

Enter letter only~ or use arrows then ~...-I ~ Make selection.

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Option Menu
p~oject_Definition
Pooting/soil descriptions

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'.

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Bea~ing capacity
. analyses of
shallow foundations

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Bea~ing Capacity of shallow st~ip~ 57 Westland Avenue
~ectangula~ and squa~e foundat ions. The Wincheste~. MA 01890
p~og~a", follows the ",ethods . of Meyerhof <617> 729-2363
<1963> and Uesic <1975> Attn. Dr. Alf~edo Urzua

Enter lette.~ only~ or use a~rows then ~---l ... Make selection.

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CBEAR/PC - BI~ARING CAPACITV ANAL'I'S I S
Using,Heyerhof (1963>

w POU~DHTIO~ ~[v~ETRV
FOUNDATION AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

WIDTH =19.99 LENGTH c, 19.00

I
I

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. <ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft> X-COORD. (ft)
~10.90 10.90 -10.00 29.99
FOUNDATION TVPE: RECTANGULAR

.. SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. <ft> X-COORD. <ft> RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. <ft> X-COORD. (ft>
0.00 0.90 9.00 30.09
PRI CTIONANGLE <deg> COHES ION <psf) TOTAL UNIT WEIGHT (psf>
'1.00 191313.1313 115.1313
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CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Us ing Heye~hof

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTIOH
SURCH. SURFACE UNIT WEIGHT SURCH. SURPACE UHIT WEIGHT
NO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL NO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL
<ft) <pef) <ft) . <pef) .
1 .. 2
*** III MMII II IIU
***

* WATER TABLE DESCRIPTION • APPLIED .LOAD DESCRIPTION

WATER TABLE ELEUATION - - <ft) APPLIED LOAD ***** <Kips)
X-COORD. of LOAD ***** <ft)
UNIT WEIGHT OP WATER - - (pef) Z-COORD. of LOAD ***** <ft)
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. ***** <deg.>

L Hit a~~ow keys· to display next screen. <F8> ~ P~int. <PHI> ~ Main Menu.

Figure 83. Output screen #2.

r-----------------~-- Fede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation --------------------,

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Us ing t1eye~hof
ANGLE of IHCLINAT. ***** <deg.)
* EFFECTIUE BASE DIMEHSIONS : WIDTH.. 10.a0 LENGTH = 10.00
*** SUMMARY OF BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS ***
BEARING CAPACITY
FACTORS FHC PHQ FHG (Ksf)
BEARIHG CAP. 5.1400 1.0000 0.000B 6.290B
SHAPE - COHC. 1.2BBB [Link] [Link] 7.318B SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. [Link] [Link] 1.BB0B 7.3180 SELECTED
I HCLI HATI OH [Link] [Link] [Link] 7.318B SELECTED
BASE TILT [Link] 1.0BBB [Link] 7.3180 SELECTED
GROUND SLOPE 1.BB0B 1.00BB 1.B000 7.318B SELECTED
EMBEDMENT 1.2BBB 1.13131313 1.1301313 8.5516 SELECTED
FNC + PHQ + PHG Q
L! COMBINE EFFECTS
PACTORS 7.402 1.1513 B.BB0 R.552 ,::sf)
.J
Hit a~~ow keys to display ne)(t se~een. <F8> l- P~.ir.t. <PiB) ~ Main Menu

Figure 84. Output screen #3.

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 Appendix B-Example No.2: Case 2. Rectangular Footing (10 by 10) Using Vesic (1975)

Pederal Highway Administration

Option Menu ~
I
IE: JR: I.E: IRI·IR:
.....Eroject Definition
Lfoot1nq/so1! descr1pt1ons I
~Pooting/soil descriptions-
Pooting description
Soil description
Bearing ca~acity factors
Bearing capacity 1:= I method of I'fna!ys1s . I
analyses of • OPti~method of AnalYSiS~
shallow foundations Heyerhof (1963>
F=======================~~~
r Oesic <1975> l
A Microcomputer program for determining PROTOT~PEENGINEERING INC.
Bea~ing Capacity of shallow st~ip. 57 Westland Ave~ue
rectangula~and squa~e foundations. The Winchester. HA 01890
p~og~am follows the methods of Heyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963> and Uesic (1975> Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter "letter ·on·ly. or use arrows then -c....J ... Hake selection.

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r----------------------- Pederal Highway Administration

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACIT~ ANALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975)

FOUHDATIOH AND SOIL DESCRIPTIOHS

• FOUHDATIOH GEOHETR~ WIDTH = 10.00 LEHGTH = HI. 00

LEPT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-eOORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft>
-10.00 10.00 -10.00 20.00
POUHDIHION H'PE RECTANGULAR

• ...sOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. <ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
. 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
FRICTION AHGLE <deg) COHESION <psf) TOTAL UHIT WEIGHT (psf)
9.00 1B00.00 115.00
' - - Hit a~row keys to display next screen. (P8> ... Pri~t. (P1B> ... Main ·Menu --

Figure 86. Output screen #1.

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CBEAR/PC - BEAflIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975)

• SUflCHAflGE DESCflIPTIOH
SUflCH. SUflPACE UNIT WEIGHT SUflCH. SUflPACE UHIT WEIGHT
HO. ELEUATION TOTAL NO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL
(ft) (pcf) (ft) (pcf)
1 MM ... N ........
-- 2 111111 II 11IM ..
--
• WATEfl TABLE DESCflIPTION • APPLIED LOAD DESCflIPTION
WATER TABLE ELEUATIOH ..... (ft) APPLIED LOAD ---
___
(Kips)
(ft)
X-COOflD. of LOAD
UHIT WEIGHT OF WATER ..... (pcf) Z-COOflD. of LOAD __ (ft)
ANGLE of IHCLIHAT. ___ (deg.)

'-- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sCl"een. <P8> ~ Pl"int. <PHI> ~ l1ain l1enu --

Figure 87. Output screen #2.

r-------~----------- Pede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation

CBEAfl/PC - BEAflIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975)
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. ___ <deg.)

• EFFECTIUE BASE DII1ENSIOHS : WIDTH =: 18.88 LEHGTH = 18.8111

... SUI1MARY OF BEAflIHG CAPACITY FACTOflS ...
BEAflIHG CAPACITY
FACTORS FNC FHQ FNG <Ksf)
BEAflING CAP. 5.1480 1.0888 0.8888 6.29111111
SHAPE - CONC. 1.1946 1.0888 0.6000 7.2980 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.0888 1.001118 1.81111110 7.29111111 SELECTED
IHCLINATIOH 1.88111111 1.801118 1.81111118 7.291110 SELECTED
BASE TILT 1.8888 1.8088 1.011188 7.290111 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE 1.088111 1.001118 1.01111118 7.29111111 SELECTED
EJ'tBEDI1EHT 1.400111 1.011188 1.01111118 9.7460 SELECTED
FHC + PHQ + FNG Q
COHBIHE EFFECTS
of FACTOflS 8.596 1.158 0.8111111 9.746 <Ksf)
- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sc~een. <F8> ~ P~int. <F1I11) ~ l1ain l1enu --

Figure 88. Output screen #3.

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 Appendix B-Example No.2: Case 2. Rectangular Footing (10 by 10) Using Vesic (1975)

Federal Highway Adill in istration

vroject [Link].n Menu ~

Definition

IR: IE: IR IR:

Footing/soil descriptions

11:: systeA of Units

Maintain file
Run progralll
I Exit to DOS I
Bearing capacity
analyses of
shallow foundations _
~EXit to DOS~
1 ~~s : I
A Microcolllputer progralll for deterl'lining PROTOTVPE ENCINEERIHC IHC.
Beal"ing Capacity of shallo\.l stl"ip, 57 Uestland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester, MA 01B90
pl"ogral'l fo llows the I'lethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfl"edo Urzua
-
Enter letter only, or use arl"O\.lS then ~...J ~ Make selection.

Figure 89. Main menu--exitto DOS.

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 Appendix B-Example No.3

EXAMPLE NO.3

Evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of the footing shown below:

-m:=~--i 0 .' /------:rT'J"'::"'7Jr""-r---

6 .,
'0

loH = 30°
<t>
.0:- 0, y = 115 pef
~:,-' ",'?
e = 1000 psf
I... IOtt ~I

Consider the following cases:

1. Rectangular footing (10 ft by 10 ft); only frictional component; use Vesic, 1975,
2. Rectangular footing (10 ft by 10 ft); only cohesive component; use Vesic, 1975.
3. Rectangular footing (10 ft by 10 ft); both frictional and cohesive components; use
Vesic,1975.

Case 1, Frictional Component only (c = 0)

a. Bearing Capacity Factors (from table 1)

N = tan 2 (45° + 4» = tan 2 (45° + 30°) = 3

~ 2 2
N = e Tttan~ N~ = e Tttan30" X 3 = 18.40
q
Ny = (Nq + 1) x 2 x tan 4> = (18.40 + 1) x 2 tan 30° = 22.40
N c = (N q - 1) cot4> = (18.40 - 1) x cot 30° = 30.14

b. Correction Factors (from table 3)

b.l Shape Factors

N
T = 1 + -q = 1 + 18.40 = 1.61
"'cs N 30,14
c
(qs = 1 + tan 4> = 1 + tan 30° = 1.577
T
"'ys
= 0,60

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b.2 Embedment Factors

( _ ( 1 - (qd = 1.29 _, 1 - 1.29 = 1.31

cd - qd - N tanQ> 30.14tan30
c

( d' = 1 + 2tan<l>(1 - sinQ»2 D = 1 + 2tan30 (1 - sin30)2 x 10 = 1.29

q B 10
(yd = 1.0

c. Computation of Bearing Capacity

c.1 Rectangular footing, frictional component only (c = 0) Vesic 1975

q = 10 x 115 = 1150 psf

= (1.577)(1.29)(1150)(18.4)+ (0.6)(1)( ~ )(i 15)(10)(22.4)

'. 2
= 43,046.42 + 7,728.00
= 50,774.43 psf = 50.77 ksf

Case 2, Cohesive Component only (Q> = 0°)

a. Bearing Capacity Factors (from table 1)

N = tan 2 (45° + ..9:) = tan2 (45° + Q:.) = 1.0

<I> 2 . 2
N = e lttan<l> N<I> = e lttanO° X 1 = 1.0
q
Ny = (N q + 1) x 2 tan Q> = (1.0 + 1) x 2 tan 0° = 0.0
N c = 5.14

b. Correction Factors (from table 3)

b.1 Shape Factors

N
T
Io cs
= l + -q
N
= 1 + ~
= 1.19
c
5.14
(
qs
= 1 + tan <l> = 1 + tan 0° = 1.0
(YS = 0.60
 Appendix B-Example No.3

b.2 Embedment Factors

D 10
( ==l+.4x-==l + .4 x - == 1.4
cd B 10
(
qd
== 1 + 2 x tan<l>(l - sin<l»2 0 == 1 + 2 x tanGo -(I - sinoo)2 x 10 == 1.0
B 10
(yd == 1.0

c.2 Rectangular footing, cohesive component only (<I> = 0)

1
qult == r
"cs "cd
r eNc + r r
"qs "qd
qNq + r
"ys "yd
r - yBN
2 y

== (1.19)(1.4)(1,000)(5.14) + (1.0)(1.0)(1150)(1)
== 8,563.24 + 1,150
== 9,713.24 psf == 9.71 ksf

Case 3 Both frictional and cohesive components

1
qult == r
"cs "cd
r eN
c
+ r r
"'qs "'qd
qNq + r r
"ys "yd
- y BN
2 y

== (1.61)(1.31)(1000)(30.14) + (1.577)(1.29)(1150)(18040) + (0.6)(1.0)( -.!. )(115)(10)(22.4)

2
== 63,568.27 psf +43,046:42 psf + 7,728.0 psf
== 114,342.70 == 114.34 ksf

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Bearing capacity
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IR:
shallow foundations

A Microco~puter progra~ for deter~ining the PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S? Yestland. Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Yinchester. MA 01890
progra~ follows the ~ethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975). Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Uersion 2.00/0ctober 1991 Hit <P10) to conti~

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project Definition
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JI:: '.'
syste~ of Units
Maintain file
Run program
Exit to DOS
Bearing capacity
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A Microco~puter program for determining PROTOTYPE ENGIHEERIHG IHC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Yes~land Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester. MA 01890
progra~ follows the ",ethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
.. . -

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-' ~ Make ~election.

Figure 91. Opening screen #2.

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 -,' "
,,',::,.:':'1

, . . ." .
. , P, • . ' . . ' •

Appendix B-Example No.3: Case 1. Rectangular Footing

Peder-a! ,Highway Adlllinist'ration

POOTIHG DESCRIPUOH

I
~I
FOOTING lYPE : Rectangular I

I[
Bear
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
xl coordinate =
yl coordinate =
10.00
-10.00
yL
x
soil

I
<d. yO
I I
foot ing .
soil

I
<x2.y2) tor-s
RighI Side
x2 coordinate = 20.00

A H
y2 coordinate =
Length of footing in
' z direction = 10.00
Beat", (valid only if footing
t"ect. type =rectangular)
-10.00 2 =
'+"·1 D I
<xi-yO <x2.y2) e
90
INC.

pr-o~r
<196:- Hit <P10> to accept values zua

Entet" letter only. or- use at"t"ows then ~-J ~ HaJ<e selection.

Figure 92. Definition of footing description.

Pedet"al Highway Adlllin is tra t ion

'SOIL [Link] PTI OH 1=
c
SOILCOORDIHATES
Left'Side
xs1 coot"dinate =
ys1 coordinate =
Right Side
0.00
0.00
=' POOTING'
P<[Link])
;:==
I
yschg(2) surch., 2
- 'xs2 coot"dinate =
ys2 coordinate' =
3lL00
0.00 yschg<1> ,.I sut"ch. 1
--
<xsi.ys1>. <xs2.ys2>
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight =
f~iction angle'
cohes ion
=
=
1:15.00
30.013
0.00
ywater
<wa,ter table> ••
--
SOIL
Hit <P:10> to accept values

I -
Entet" lettet" only. ot" use at"l"OWS then ~-J ~ l1aJ<e selection.

Figure 93. Soil description and soil parameters.

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Option Menu

IR: IE: IRI IR:

project Definition
Pootirig/soil description~

IE:
Bearing capacity
systel'l of Units
Maintain file
Run program
E)(it to DOS
,

analyses of
shallow foundations

A Hic~ocoApute~ prog~aA fo~ dete~mining PROTOTYPE ENGIHEERIHC IHC.

Bea~ing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Uestland Avenue
~ectangular and square foundations. The Uinchester. HA 01890
prograA follows the methods of Heyerhof <617) 729-2363
<1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Ente~ lette~ only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Hake selection.

Figure 94. CBEAR main menu.

Pederal Highway Administration

Option Henu ~
roject Definition
II
IE: IR: IE: IR IR:
OootIng/::oI1 descrIptIons
~Pooting/soil descriptions-
Pooting description
Soil description
Bearing ca~acity factors
b:: I method of nalysis I
Bearing capacity
analyses of
shallow foundations •
"
_
Opti .,thod of .n"Y'i'~
Heyerhof <1963)
I Oeslc <1915> I

A Hic~ocoApute~ program for determining PROTOTYPE EHGIHEERINC INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Uestland Avenue
rectangula~ and squa~e foundat ions. The Uinchester. HA 01890
p~og~am follows the methods of Heyerhof <617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 95. Selection of [Link] analysis-Vesic (1975).

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Fedel'al Highway Adlllinistl'ation

Option Menu
project Definition
Footing/soil descriptions

IE: IR: IE: IRI IRl

Beal'ing capacity
systelll of Units
Maintain file
I Run pl'ogralll
Exit to DOS
I

analyses of
shallow foundations

A Micl'ocolllputer pl'ogl'alll fol' detel'llIining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Beal'ing Capacity of shallow stl'ip. ' 57 Westland Avenue
I'ectangular and square foundations. The Winchester. MA ~189~
pt"ogralll follows the llIethods of Meyet"hof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 96. Run program selection.

Fedel'al Highway Adlllinistl'ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975)

FOUNDATION AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

* POUNDATION GEOMETRY WIDTH = HI. 00 LENGTH = 10.00

LEPT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (£t) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (£t) X-COORD. (£t)
-1~.00 10.00 -10.00 20.00
FOUNDATION TYPE: RECTANGULAR

* SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ,ELEU. (£t) X-COORD. (£t) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (£t) X-COORD. (ft)
0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
FRiCTION ANGLE (deg) COHESION (psf> TOTAL UNIT WEIGHT (psf)
30.00 0.00 115.00
l...-- Hit arrow keys to display next screen. <F8) .. Pl'int. <Pi0) .. Main Menu -

Figure 97. Output screen #1.

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r---------------------- Federal
CBEAR/PC' -
Highway Administration
BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Us ing Uesic (1975)

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTIOH
SURCH. SURFACE UNI T. \.lEI GHT ·SURCH. SURPACE UNIT ,\.lE IGHI
NO. ELEUAIIOH TOTAL HO. ELEUAIION TOTAL
(ft) , (pc£> (ft) <pcf)
1 ..... IUIUWM 2 .. "' ..........

M \.lATER 'TABLE DESCRIPTION M APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

\.lATER TABLE ELEUATIOH - - (ft) APPLIED LOAD ............ (J<ips)
X-COORD. of LOAD ."'"...... <ft)
UNIT \.lEIGH! OF WATER - - (pcf) Z-COORD. of LOAD ....... 1111' <ft)
AHGLE of I HCLI HAT. .......... " <deg.)

Hit arrow Keys to display next screen. <P8) ~ Print. <Pie> ~ Main Menu --

Figure 98. Output screen #2.

r-----------~--------- Federal Highway Administration

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Us ingUes ic (1975) ,-.
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. " ...... "" <deg.>

*EFFECTIUE BASE DIMEHSIOHS : \.lIDTH = [Link] LEHGTH = [Link]

- - SUMMARY OF BEARIHG CAPACITY FACTORS **"
BEARIHG CAPACITY
PACTORS PHC PHQ PHG (Ksf>
BEARIHG CAP. 3e.1396 1S .4eU 22.41325 34.13427
SHAPE - COHC., 1.61e5 1.5774 13.6131313 41.11376 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.13131313 [Link] [Link] 41.1e76 SELECTED
U{CL I HA II OH [Link] [Link] 1.e0ee 41.1076 SELECTED
BASE TI LT [Link] [Link] 1.0eee 41.Hl76 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE i.0aa0 1.13131313 [Link] 41.11376 SELECTED
EMBEDMEHT 1.31353 1. 2887 [Link] 5e.7432 SELECTED
PHC + PHQ' - .+ PHG -Q
COMBIHE EFPECTS
of FACTORS [Link] 43.014 7.729 50.743 (Ks£>
~ Hit arrow Keys to display next screen. <P8> ~ Print. <Pi0> ~ Main Menu

Figure 99. Output screen #3.

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 Appendix B-Example No.3: Case 1. Rectangular Footing, Only Frictional Component

Fede!'al Highway Admin is t!'ation

Ootion Menu ~
roject Definition
doot ing/s011 descr1llbons I I.
II:: IR: IE: IRI IR:
Bearing capacity t:::
~Pooting/soil descriptions=
Pooting description
t 5011 descr1pt10n
Bea!'ing capacity facto!'s
method of Analysis
I

analyses 'of
shallow foundations • Options

A Microcompute!' p!'og!'a/ll fo!' determining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bea!'ing Capacity of shallow • st!'ip. 57 Yestland Avenue
!'ectangular and squa!'e foundations. The Yincheste!'. HA ~1B9~
prog!'am follows the ",ethods of Heyerhof (617) 729-2363
<1963) andUesic <1975) Attn. D!'. Alfredo Urzua
-
Ente!' lette!' only. 01' use ar!'ows then ~-J .. Hake selection.

Figure 100. CBEAR footing/soil descriptions menu-selection of soil description.

Fede!'al Highway Administration

SOIL DESCRIPTION =
SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side
xs1 coordinate =
ys1 coordinate =
0.00
0.00
= POOTING
P<[Link])
;::==
I
surch. 2
,.I
Right Side yschg(2)
xs2'coo!'dinate = 30.00
ys2 coordinate = 0.00 yschg(1) su!'ch. 1
<xsLys1> <xs2.ys2)
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight = 115 .0~
f!'iction angle
cohes ion
= 0.00
= 1000.00
ywate!'
<wate!' table)
I"
SOIL
Hit <F10) to acceot values
I
Entet" lette!' only. 01' use at"t"ows then .,.-J .. Make selection.

Figure 101. Soil properties-cohesive soil.

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Fede~al HigJ~ay Adlllinistration

F==== Ootion l1enu

Droje~t Definition ";

IE: IR:IE:IR R:
Bearing capacity
analyses of
Footing/soil description~"
systelll of Units"
l1aintain file
I Run progralll
Exit to DOS
I

shallow foundations

"A l1icrocolTlputer progralll for deterlTlining PROTOTYPE EHGIHEERIHG IHC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Yestland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Yinchester. I1A 01890
progralTl follows the lTlethods of l1eyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo,Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ l1ake selection.

Figure 102. Run program selection.

Federal Highway AdlTlinistration ----------------------,

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975)

POUHDATIOH AHD SOIL DESCRIPTIOHS

.. POUHDATIOH GEOMETRY WIDTH = 10.00 LEHGTH" 10.00

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
-10.00 10.00 -10.00 20.00
POUHDATIOH TYPE: RECTAHGULAR

.. SOIL DATA
LEPT SIDE:ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. <ft) X-COORD. <ft)
0.00 0.00 0.00- 30.00
PRICTIOH AHGLE (deg) COHES I OH (psE> TOTAL UHIT WEIGHT (psf)
0.00 1000.00 115.00
- Hit arrow keys to display next screen. (P8) ~ Print. <P10> ~ Main Menu --

Figure 103. Output screen'#1.

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Pede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation ----------------~---,

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Using Uesie (1975)

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTION
SURCH. SURPACE UNIT YEIGHT SURCH. SURFACE UHIT YEI GHT
NO. ELEUATI ON TOTAL . NO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL
(pef)
(ft) (pef)

-
(rt)

1 IUUfHUUU 2 .. "" ........

* YATER TABLE DESCRIPTION .. APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

YATER TABLE ELEUATION - - <Ft) APPLIED LOAD ............ (Kips)
X-COORD. of LOAD ........ "" (ft)
UNIT"YEIGHT OP YATER - - (pef) Z-COORD. of LOAD ............ (ft)
ANGLE of INCLINAT. .. "" .. ".. (deg.)

~ Hit a~~ow keys to dispiay next se~een. (pa> ~ Print. <PiB> ~ Hain HeliU --

Figure 104. Output screen #2.

r-------~------------- Fede~al Highway Ad~inistration ---.----------------~

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesie <1975)
ANGLE of IHCLINAT. ............ (deg.)

* EPPECTIUE BASE DIMENSIONS : YI DTH "' [Link] LENGTH = lB.00

- - SUMMARY OF BEARIHG CAPACI TV PACTORS ..... BEARING CAPACITY
PACTORS PNC PNQ PHG (}(sf)
BEARIHG CAP. 5.14.0B 1.0000 .0.001313 6.2900
SHAPE - CONC. 1.1946 1.00BB 0.6000 7.2900 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.0000 i.0B0B 1.013013 7.29013 SELECTED
IHCLINATION 1.0000 1.013013 1.013130 7.29130" SELECTED
BASE TI LT 1.00013 1.013013 1.013013 7.2900 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE 1.001313 1.013130 1.013130 7.2900 -SELECTED
EMBEDMENT 1.1000 1.00elEl 1.0000 9.7460 SELECTED
FNC + . PNQ + PNG Q
COMBIHE EPFECTS "
of FACTORS 8.596 1.15B [Link] 9.746 (Ksf)
~ Hit arr:ow keys to display next se~een. <pa> ~ Print. <PiB) I-Main Menu. --

Figure 105. Output screen #3.

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Federal Highway Administration

Option Menu ~
I
IE: IRl IE: IRI IR:,
roject Definition
[Link]/sod descriptions I
Pooting/soil descriptions=
Pooting description
I 50l.1 [Link] I
Bearing capacity factors
Bearing capac ity
~
method of Analysis
analyses of Options
shallow foundations

A Microcomputer program for determining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Yestland Avenue
rectangulat'- and square foundations. The Yinchester. MA 1318913
program follows the methods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic ( 1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only. or "use [Link] then ~-l l-Make selection.

Figure 106. CBEAR footing/soil descriptions menu-selection of soil description.

Federal Highway Administration

SOIL DESCRIPTION
SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side
xs1 coordinate =
ys1 coordinate =
13.00
0.00
= FOOTING
P([Link])
;==
I
Right Side
xs2 coordinate =
ys2 coordinate =
[Link]
0.00
yschg(2)
yschg(1)
I
'f
surch. 2
surch. 1
(xs1.ys1) (xs2.ys2)
SOIL PROPERTI ES
Total unit weight = 115.013 (water table) I~
fr'iction angle = 313.013 ywater
cohesion = [Link]
SOIL
Hit <F10> to accept values

I -
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ,~.-l l- Make selection.

Figure 107. Soil properties-phi = 30°; C = 1000 pst.

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Appendix B-Example No.3: Case 3. Rectangular Footing with Frictional and Cohesive Components

Federal Highway ,Administration

Option Menu
project Definition

IE: IR:JE: IRJ IR:

Footing/soil descriptions
system of Units
Maintain file
I Run program ~.,.J-'
I
Exit to DOS
Bearing capacity
analyses of
shallow foundations

A Microcomputer program for determining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING IHC.

Bearing , Capac'ity of shallow strip~ 57 Yestland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Yinchester, MA 01890
program follows the ",ethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic <1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only, or use arrol./s then ~--J ... Make selection.

Figure 1DB. Run program selection.

Federal Highway Administration

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic'(1975)

FOUNDATION AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

.. FOUNDATION GEOMETRY YIDTH" 10.00 LENGTH = 10.00

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
-10.00 10.00 -10.00 20.00
POUNDATION TYPE: RECTANGULAR

.. SOIL DATA
LEPT SIDE: ELEU. eft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU~ eft) X-COORD. eft)
0.00 0.00 0.00 3,0.00
FRICTION ANGLE <deg) COHESIOH (ps£) TOTALU~IT YEIG~T (psf~ ,
30.00 1000.00 115.00
L-- Hit arrow keys to display next screen. <P8> ... Print. <PHI) ... Hain Helm - ,

Figure 109. Output screen #1.

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r----------------------- Pede~al
CBEAR/PC -
Highway Admini~t~ation
BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975>

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTION
SURCH. SURPACE UNIT \,IEIGHT SURCH. SURPACE UNIT WEIGHT
HO. ELEUAT I ON TOTAL HO. ELEUATION TOTAL
(ft> (pef> (ft) (pcf)
1 ,- .... UUIlUU 2 ......... UUUM

* \,IATER·TABLE DESCRIPTIOH * APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

WATER TABLE ELEUATIOH ***** (ft> APPLIED LOAD ............ (}(ip~)

X-COORD. of LOAD ............ (ft>

UHIT \,IEIGHT OP \,lATER ***** (pcf) Z-COORD. of LOAD ............ (ft)
ANGLE of INCLINAT. ............ (deg.)

'-- Hit arrow keys to display next sc~een. (F8> ~ Print. (PHI> ~ Main Menu

Figure 110. Output screen #2.

r---------------------- Pede~al Highway Administ~ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Using Uesic <1975>
ANGLE of INCLINAT. ............ (deg.)

* EFFECTIUE BASE DIMEHSIOHS : \,IIDTH = 10.00 LEHGT H = 10 . 00

*** SUMMARY OF BEARIHG CAPACITY FACTORS ***
BEARING CAPACITY
FACTORS FHC FHQ FHG (}(sf)
BEARIHG CAP. 30.1396 18.4011 22.4025 64.1823
SHAPE - CONC. 1.6H15 1.5774 0.6000 89.6484 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 89.6484 SELECTED
INCLINATION 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 89.6484 SELECTED
BASE TILT 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 89.6484 SELECTED
GROUND SLOPE 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 89.6484 SELECTED
EMBEDMEHT 1.3053 1.2887 1.0000 114~1018 SELECTED
FNC + FNQ + FNG Q
COMBIHE EFFECTS
of FACTORS 63_359 43.014 7.729 114.HI2 (}(sf)
Hit arrow keys to display next screen. (P8> ~ Print. (F10> ~ Main Menu ~

Figure 111. Output screen #3.

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Federal Highway Administration

"

project O.';on M,nu ~

Definition

IE: IR: IE: IRI

Bearing capacity
IR: Poo';ng/so;l d,sc.;p';ons
system of Units
Maintain file
Run program
I EX1t to DOS
.

~ Exit to DOS ~
I
analyses of
shallow foundations ..... ~ ~:' ~I
A Microcomputer program for determining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip, 57 ~estland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The ~inchester, MA 01890
progra'" follows the ",ethods of Heyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only, or use arroYS then ~-J ... Make selection.

Figure 112. CBEAR main menu-exit to DOS.

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 Appendix B-Example No.4: Calculation ofBearing Capacity Using Meyerhof and Vesic Methods ofAnalysis

EXAMPLE NO.4

Evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of the footing shown below by both Meyerhof and
Vesic methods of analysis:

IS' WIck
a. ., J.J:O'
S VJ?r:tW?.l?1;E 2 0= '70fC] 60' IO!!J FL. =1/.0'
~H~£I d1"./Z°j<f
st.. c b.o'
'>:>YI'I'~ /I/:,'///$'

S:o/L
- - -.J?---- I - - -£L.- -
tl 0'
- c

a. Bearing Capacity Factors (from table 1)

~ 15
N = tan 2 (45 0 + ~) = tan2 (45 0 + - .) = 1.70
cI> 2 2

Factor Meyerhof,1963 Vesic,1975

Nq e"tan<j> N<j> = e"tan15 x 1.70 3.94
=3.94
Nc (Nq-l) cot4> = (3.94 -1) cot15° 10.98
= 10.98
Ny (Nq-l) tan (1.4 4» = (3.94 - 1) tan 21 0 (Nq + 1) 2tan4> = 2.65
= 1.13

b. Correction Factors (from table 2 and table 3)

b.l According to Meyerhof, 1963, (table 2)

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b.1.1 Shape Factors

( = 1 + 0.2 N ~ = 1 + 0.2 x 1.70 x 15 = 1.085

cS</>L' 60
. B·'· 15
r - 1
( qs - 'oys + 0.1 N",'+' -L = 1 + 0.1 x 1.70 x• -60 = 1.043

b.1.2 Embedment Factors

(cd =1 + 0.2 x .p;r; BD =1 +

15
0.2 x J1.70 x 15 = 1.261

(d
q
= (yd = 1 + w:. -D
0.1 x V' '</> B = 1 + J1.70
0.1 x ' x -
15
. 15 = 1.13

b.2 According to Vesic, 1975 (table 3)

b.2.1 Shape Factors

+ B x Nq = 1 + 15 x 3.94 = 1.090
L Nc 60 10.98
r
B
= 1 + - x tan<l> = 1 + -
15
'oqs x tan15° = 1.067
L 60
, ys = 1 - 0.4 x -B = 1 - 0.4 x -15 = 0.9
L 60

b.2.2 Embedment Factors

(qd =1 + 2tan¢ (1 - sin¢)2 ~ = 1 + 2tan15 (1 - sin15)2 x ~~

= 1.294
(Yd = 1.0
1.294 - 1 - 1.294 = 1.394
10.97tan15

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c. Computation of Bearing Capacity

1
quit = 'C5 'cd cNc + 'q5 'qd qNq + 'Y5 'yd 2' ByNy
q = 6 ft x 130 pcj + 5 ft x 120 pcj + 4 ft x 90 pcj
= 1,740 psj

c.1 Meyerhof, 1963 method

quit = 1.085 x 1.261 x 1,000 x 10.97 + 1.043 x 1.13 x 1,740 x 3.94

1
+ 1.043 x 1.13 x - (130 - 62.4) x 15 x 1.13
.. 2
:= 15,008.99 + 8,079.94 + 675.23
. = 23.76 ksj

c. 2 Vesic, 1975 method

qult -- 1.090 x 1.394 x 1,000 x 10.97 + 1.067 x 1.294 x 1,740 x 3.94

1
0.9 x 1.0 x -.(130 - 62.4) x 15 x 2.65
+
2
= 16,668.48 + 9,465.51 + 1,209.20
= 27.34 ksj

These results compare well with results obtained by the program.

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Pederal Highway Ad~inistration

II:: IB: IE: IR

Bearing capacity
analyses of
IR:
shallow foundations

A Microcomputer program for determining the PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S? Yestland Avenue
roectangular and squaroe foundations. The Yinchester. MA 01890
progra",. follows the ",ethods of Meyerhof <61?) .. 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic <19?S). -- ~ttn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Uersion 2.0B/October·1991 Hit <P1B> to continue

Figure 113. Opening screen #1.

Pederal Highway Ad~inistration

Option Menu

II:: IR: IE: IRI IR:

project Definition
Footing/soil descriptions
syste~ of Units
Maintain file
Run prograril
Exit to DOS
Bearing capac ity
analyses of
shallow foundations

A Microco",puter program for deter~ining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S? Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundat ions.. The· [Link] 0189B
program follows the ~ethods of Meyerhof <61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic <1975 ) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 114. Opening screen #2.

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PederalHighway AdAinistration
POOTING DESCRIPTION

I I
FOOTING lYPE : Rectangular
'I
I[
Bear
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side'
xl coordinate = 10;00
yl coordinate = 0.00
yL
x
([Link]
soil

I
footing
(x2,y2)
I I soil

I
.lln,.
tions=

tors

Right Side
x2 coordinate = 25.00 T
A H
y~ coordinate
Length 01 footing in
= 0.00
z direction = 60.00
2 = length

([Link]
1 I (x2,y2)
D I e
IHC.
Bear (valid only if footing
9~
recto type =rectangular)
prog:
(196"- Hit <P1~>to accept values zua

Enter letter only, 01" use arrows then :1-l ~ Hake se lect ion.

Figure 115. Definition of footing description.

Pederal Highway AdRinistration

SOIL DESCRIPTION =
SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side
xs1 coordinate
ys1 coordinate =
.. ~.00
6.00
= FOOTING
P([Link])
;==
I
Right Side' yschg(2)
,.I
surch. 2
xs2 coordinate =
ys2 coordinate .. 55.00
6.00 yschg(t) surch. 1
,. (xs1.ys1) (xs2.ys2)
- SOIL PROPERTIES':"
Total unit weight
friction angle
-
130.00
= 15.00 ywater
(water table) !-
cohesion .. 1000.00
SOIL
Hit <F10) t'o accept values

I -'
Enter letter only. 01" use arrays then -1-l ~ Hake selection.

Figure 116. Soil description and soil properties.

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Federal Highway AdAinistration

Ootion Menu

IE: IRI IR:

project Definition
Footing/soil descriptions

IE: IR:
Bearing capacity
systeA of Units
Maintain file
Run prograA
Exit to DOS
analyses of
shallow foundations

A MicrocoAputer prograA for deterAining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Winchester. MA ~lB9~
prograA follows the. Aethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn~ Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make se lec t ion.

Figure 117, CBEAR main menu.

Federal Highway AdAin istration

Ootion Menu ~
doot~ng/so~l descr'ipt'ions
roject Definition
I
IE: IR: IE: IR R: Footing/soil descriptions=
Footing description
Soil description
Bearing capacity factors
I

-
Bearing capacity '= Aethod of Analysis
analyses of
shallow foundations • I Opt ~ons
Options
I
I Surcharge layers I 1I1
Water table F=
Aplied load
A MicrocoAputer prograA for deterAining PROTO Disable options
Beal"ing Capacity of shallow stl"ip. 5
rectangular and square foundations. The Yin
prograA follows the Aethods of Meyerhof (b1'l) '1:l'l-:lJbJ
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Entel" letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 118. CBEAR options menu-surcharge layers.

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Federal Highuay Adrdnistration

II - Option Henu ~
t Definition I
II:: IR:
0 = = SURCHARGE DESCRI PTI 01< so ~ esc.. i
Humber of Surcharge Layers : 2 g/soil descriptions=
g. descript fon '
Surcharge 1 escription
y coordinate of top = 11.00 ngcapacity factors
Bearing capacity of surcharge dof Analusis
anal Total unit ueight = 120.00 ns
~ Ontions
Surcharge, 2
y coordinate of top = 15.1313
~ul"charae
Water table
a ers
~.
of surchal"ge Aplied load
A Hicl"ocomputel" pro~ = 913.1313 Disable options
Beal"ing Capacity
, .Total unit ueight
rectangular and S,= Hit <Pi13> to accept values =
th 1(617) 729-nn
progl"am follows Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
(1963) and Uesic (i975) -I
Entel" letter only. or use arl"OWS then «.-I .. Hake selection.

Figure 119. Surcharge description-2 layers of surcharge.

reder~l Highway Adrlinistl"ation

II:: I r: I
I
11:11 lei
.
Ootion Henu ~
Idoot1n?/so~I.aescr1D;io?s
l"oject Definition
I rrPoot~ng/so~l deSCl"~ptlons=
Uescr~Pt~on
II
- y coord~nate
of top = 13.1313
hg capacity factors
Bearing capacity - of water table tl of Analusis
ana unit ueight of water
62.413 = s
, '- I - - - Options
Hit <FiB) to accept values Surcharqe lavel"s
"later table !-
F
Aplied load
A Hicl"ocomputer pl"ogram fol" detel"min ing PROTO Disable options
Beal"ing Capacity of shallow stl"ip. 5
l"ectangulal" and squal"e foundations. The Yin
pl"ogl"af11 fo llows the l'1ethods of Heyel"hof «617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfl"edo Ul"zua
-
Enter lette~ only. or use al"l"OWS then «.-I .. Hake selection.

Figure 120. Water table defined at elevation =0.0 ft.

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I
Federal Highway Ad/llinistration

Option I'tenu
project Definition
Footing/soil descriptions

IE: 18: IE: IRI IR:

Bea1"in g capacity
syste/ll of Units
I'taintain file
I 'Run proqralll
Exit to DOS
I

analyses oE
shallow foundations

A I'ticrocolllputerprogralll EoI' deterAining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bea!"ing Capacity oE shallow st!"ip~ 57 Westland Auenue
!"ectangula!" and square foundations. The Uincheste!"~ I'tA 91899
p!"ogr'alll follows the ....ethods of I'teyer'hof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr'. Alfr'edo Ur'zua

Ente!" lette!" only~ o!" use a....ows then -<4-J ~. !'take selection.

Figure 121 ..Run program selection (method of analysis defaults to Meyerhof.)

. - - - - - - - - - - - - Fede!"al Highway Adlllinist!"ation - . - - - - - - - - - - ,

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Us ing I'teye...hof

POUNDATION AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

* POUNDATION GEOI'tETRY WIDTH = 15.88 LENGTH = 68.88.

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
9.89 18.80 0.88 [Link]
POUNDATION TYPE : Rectangular'

* SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU'. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE:ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
6.88 8.90 6.99 '55.99
PRICTIOH AHGLE <deg) COHESIOH <psf) TOTAL UNIT WEIGHT (psf)
15.00 .1800.00 138.80
- Hit a ... l"OW keys to display next sc!"een. <PS) ~ P!"int. <P10) ~ I'tain I'tenu ---,

Figure 122. Output screen #1.

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.----------------------, Pede~al Highway AdAinist~ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using l1eyei'hof

.. SURCHARGE DESCRIPTIOH
SURCH. SURPACE UHII WEIGHT SURCH. SURPACE UHII WEIGHT,
NO. ELEUATION TOTAL NO. ELEUATION TOTAL '
(ft) , (pef) (ft) '(pef) ,
1 15.013 , '113.13 2 11.00 [Link]

.. WATER TABLE DESCRIPTIOH .. APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

WATER TABLE ELEUATIOH 0.130 (ft) APPLIED LOAD .......... (Kips)
UHIT WEIGHT OP WATER 62.413 (pef)
X-COORD. of LOAD
Z-COORD. of LOAD
ANGLE of INCLINAT.
..........
--
--
(ft)
(ft)
(deg")

'-- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sc~een. (FS) ~ P~int. <P1B> ~. l1ain l1enu --

Figure 123. Output screen #2.

.---------------------- Pedei'al Highway AdAin isti'at ion - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Us ing l1eye~hof
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. .......... (deg.)

.. EPFECTIUE BASE DII1ENSIONS : WIDTH = 10.130 LENGTH = 10.00

..... SUI1I1ARY OF BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS ....
BEARIHG CAPACITY
FACTORS PNC FH(I PNG (Ksf)
BEARING CAP. 10.'1765 3.9411 . 1.1290 1S.4065
SHAPE - COHC. 1.0S49 1.0425 1.0425 19.6541 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.000B 1.0000 1.0000 19.6541 SELECTED
IHCLIHATIOH 1.0BBB 1.0BBB 1.B00B 19.6541 SELECTED
BASE TILT 1.01300 1.0000 1.001313 19.6541 SELECTED
GROUND SLOPE 1.0B00 1.0B00 1.0000 19.6541 SELECTED
E/'1BEDI1EHT 1.2606 1.1303 1.1303 23.7674 SELECTED
FHC + PNQ + PHG (I,
COMBINE EFFECTS
of FACTORS 15.013 8.080 0.674 23.767 (J(sf)
'--Hit ai'i'OW keys to display next SCi'een. <PS) ~ p.-int. <P10> ~ l1ain Menu -

Figure 124. Output screen #3.

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Option Menu ~
roject Definition
I
IE: IR: IE: IR IR:
Bearing capacity
analyses of
Oootlng/soll [Link] I
~Footing/soil descriptions-
Footing description
Soil de<scription
Bearing ca~acity factors
I - I method of nalys l.S
I Optirr/1lethod of AnalYSiS~
,
shallow <foundat ions < Meyerhof (1963)
_ I OeSlc (1975) I

A Microco/1lputer progra/1l for determining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Westland Aven~e ,
rectangular and squar<e foundations. The Winchester. MA 01890 «

progra/1l follows the /1lethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363

(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-J ... Make selection. r<

Figure 125. Method of analysis-Vesic (1975).

Feder,al Highw~y Ad/1linistration

Option Menu

IR: IE: IRI IR:

project Definition
Footing/soil descripti~ns

IE:
Bearing capacity
system of Units
Maintain file
I Run program
Exit to DOS
I

analyses of
shallow foundations

A Microcomputer progra/1l for deter/1lining PROTOTYPE ENGiNEERING IHC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations. The Winchester. MA 01890
program follows the /1lethods of Meyerhof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
'Enter letter only. 01" use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 126. Run program selection.

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 . ,

Appendix B-Example No, 4: Calculation of Bearing Capacity Using Meyerhof and Vesic Methods ofAnalysis
. .

~------------~~----- Fede~al Highway Administration

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975)

FOUHDATIOH AHD SOIL DESCRIPTIOHS

, .. FOUNDAT ION GEOMETRY WIDTH'", 15.00 LEHGTH "'. 60.00:.

L~FT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
0.00 10.00 0.00 25.00
FOUNDATION TYPE RECTANGULAR

.. SOIL DATA
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
6 .00 0.00 6 .00 55 .00
FRICTION ANGLE (deg) COHESIOH (psf) TOTAL UHIT WEIGHT (psf)
15.00 1000.00 130.00 '
'---- Hit a~~ow Keys t'o di;play next s·cr-een. <FB> ~ Print. <Fi0> ~ Hain Hl!lru --

Figure 127. Output screen #1.

Fede~al Highway Administr-ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Using Uesie (19?5)

.. SURCHARGE DESCRIPTIOH
SURCH. SURFACE UNIT WEIGHT SURCH. SURFACE UNlT WEIGHT
HO. ELEUATION TOTAL HO.' ELEUATI OH TOTAL
(ft) (pcf) <ft) <pcf>
1 15.00. 9.0.0 2 11.00 120.0

·.WATER TABLE DESCRIPTION • APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTION

WATER TABLE ELEUATION 0.00 (ft) APPLIED LOAD M'''IMMM (Hips)
X-COORD. of LOAD MII"M.... (ft)
UNIT WEIGHT OF WATER 62.40 <pef) Z7COORD. of LOAD M .. M .... M (ft)
AHGLE of INCLIHAT. .. .. "...... <deg.)

Hit a~row keys to display next screen. <PB> ~ P~int. <Fi0> ~ Hain Henu -

Figure 128. Output screen #2.

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~---------------------Fede~al Highway Ad~inist~ation

CBEARIPC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic <1975)
AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. ***** <deg.)

* EFFECTIUE BASE DIMENSIONS : WIDTH = [Link] LENGTH = [Link]

*** SUMMARY OF BEARING CAPACITY FACTORS ***
BEARING CAPACITY
FACTORS FNC FHQ FHG <KsD
BEARIHG CAP. 1li1.9765 3.9411 2.648li1 19.1766
SHAPE - CONC. 1.liI898 1.liI67li1 liI.9li1li10 20.4870 SELECTED
SHAPE·ECC. 1.liI00li1 1.liIliI00 1.0000 20.487li1 SELECTED
IHCLINATION 1.liI00li1 1.liI0li10 1.liI00li1 20.4870 SELECTED
BASE IlL! [Link] 1.0li1li1li1 1.liIliI00 20.4870 SELECTED
GROUHD SLOPE 1.liI000 1.liI000 1.00li10 20.487li1 SELECTED
EMBEDMENT 1.3945 1.2944 1.00li10 27.3599 SELECTED
FNC + FHQ + . FNG Q
COMBIHE EFFECTS
of FACTORS 16.681 9.471 1.208 27.36li1 (Ksf)
L...-- Hit a~~ow keys to display next sc~een. <F8> ~ P~int. <F10> ~ Main Menu -

Figure 129. Output screen #3.

Federal Highway Ad/llinistration

project Ootion ",nu ~

Definition

IE: IR: IE: IRI IR: Footing/soil descriptions

systelll of Units
Maintain file
Run prosralll
I EXl.t to DOS I

- I
Bea~ing capacity
analyses of ~EXit to DOS~
shallow foundations
~ ~:' ~
A Mic~oco~puter progralll fo~dete~/Ilining PROTOTYPE ENGIHEERIHG INC.
Bea~ing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Westland Avenue
~ectangular and squa~e foundations. The Winchester. MA 01890
pt"ogt"alll follows the paethods of Meyet"hof <617) 729-2363
<19(3) and Uesic <1975) Attn. Dt". Alft"edo Urzua

Enter lettet" only. or use a .. ~ows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 130. CBEAR main menu-exit to DOS.

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EXAMPLE NO.5

Evaluate the ultimate bearing capacity of the continuous footing shown below by both
Meyerhof and Vesic methods:

10.0'

= 28°
<I>
Y = 120pcf
10' c = 500 psf
(0,20)

(20, 13.75)
(30, 16.25)

I~I
_____________________________ .;. S- ~':: ~_9..:~'

a. Bearing Capacity Factors (from table 1)

Factor Meyerhof,1963 Vesic,1975

No e lltan<j> N dl = elan28 x 2.77 = 14.72 Same as Meyerhof = 14.72

Nc (N q-1) cotQ> = (14~721-1) cot 28° Same as Meyerhof= 25.80
= 25.80
Ny (N q'-l) tan (1.4Q» = (14.72~1) tan 39.2 (N q + 1) 2tanQ> = (14.72 + 1) x 2tan28
. = 11.19 = 16.72

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b. Correction Factors (from tables 2 and 3)

b.1 Meyerhof, 1963

b.1.1 Shape Factors (Strip Footing)

B'
r = 1 + 0.2 N,+, - = 1.0
I.,C5 't' L'

B'
(qs = (YS = 1 + 0.1 N <p 1: = 1.0

b.1.2 Embedment Factors

D 10
(cd = 1 + 0.2 B .jN; =1 + 0.2 x 10 x J2.77 = 1.333
(Note that the program uses the minimum embedment, in this case, D = 10ft)
D 10
( = ( = 1 + 0.1 - IN = 1 + 0.1 x - x V2.77= 1.166
qd yd B V"cP 10

b.1.3 Inclination Factors (to account for load inclination)

0 2 ' 10 2
(ci = (qi = (1 - 90) = (1 - 90) = 0.79

( , = (1 - ~l = (1 - 10)2 = 0.413
yl 4> 28

b.1.4 Base Tilt Factors (to account for sloping base of footing)

tana = 16.25-13.75 = 0.25, a = 14.04° or 0.245 rad

30-20
(qt = (y/ = (1 - a tan 4»2 = (1 - 0.254 tan 28°f = 0.756

r r 1 - (qt = 0.756 _ 1 - 0.756 = 0.738

'oct = I.,qt - N,f,
C tan '+'
25805
.
8°
tan 2 .

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b.1.5 Ground Slope Factors (to account for sloping ground surface)

tanw= 30 - 20 => w = 14.04°

40 - 0
( qg = ( yg = (1 - tan W)2 = (1 - tan 14.04f = 0.562
( ( 1 - (qg = 0.562 _ 1 - 0.562 = 0.530
cg = qg - N tan <p 25.805 tan 28
c

b.2 Vesic, 1975

b.2.1 Shape Factors (Strip Footing)

T - T
'ocs - 'oqs - 'oys -
- T - 10
.

b.2.2 Embedment Factors

(qd =1 + 2 tan <p (1 - sin <pf D = 1 + 2 tan 28° (1 - sin 28°)2 x 10

B 10
= 1.299
(yd = 1.0
( _( 1 - (qd = 1.299 _ 1 - 1.299
cd· - qd - N tan <p 25.805 tan 28°
c
= 1.321

b.2.3 Inclination Factors (load is inclined in the direction of shorter side B)

Load = 1,000 Ibs @ 10°
p v = Load x cos 10° = 984.80 Ibs.
Ph = Load x sin 10° = 173.64 Ibs.
B
2 + -
L
m = 2 (assumed L - (0)
B
1 + -
L

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Considering a friction angle <I> = 28° and cohesion, c = 500 psf:

p
, = [1 - H ]m = 1.0 (L _ 00)
ql P V + B/L/e cot<l>
P
, . = [1 - H ]m-l = 1.0 (L _ 00)
yl PV + B/Lie cot<l>
1 - 'qi
'ci = 'qz - N tan
c
<I> 1.0

b.2.4 Base Tilt Factors

Same as Meyerhof, 1963:
'qt = 'yt = 0.756
'ct = 0.738

b.2.5 Ground Slope Factors

Same as Meyerhof, 1963:

'qg = 'yg = 0.563

, cg = 0.531

c. Computation of Bearing Capacity

quit = 'cs 'cd 'ci (t 'cg eNc + 'qs 'qd 'qi 'qt 'qg qNq
+ r , ( , r ..!..BIN
"'ys yd yi yt '>yg 2 Y y

q = Y drnin cosp = 120 pef x 15 ft x cos (14.04)=1,746.26 psf

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Must interpolate value for y because water level is less than base width from bottom of
footing. Therefore:

y = (120 - 62.4) + ~ [120 - (120 - 62.4)] = 95.04 pcf

10

c.1 According to Meyerhof, 1963

qult = 1 x 1.333 x 0.79 x 0.738 x 0.530 x 500 x 25.805 +
1 x 1.166 x 0.79 x 0.756 x 0.562 x 1,746.26 x 14.721 +

~
1 x 1.166 x 0.413 x 0.756 x 0.562 x
2 r
x 95.04 x 8 x 11.191

(Note that footing is eccentric)

qlilt = 5,314.5 + 10060.7 + 870.4
qlllt = 16,245.6= 16.25 psf

c.2 According to Vesic, 1975

qlilt = 1 x 1.321 x 1 x 0.738 x 0.530 x 500 x 25.805 +
+ 1 x 1.299 x 1 x 0.756 x 0.562 x 1,746.26 x 14.721 +

+ 1 x 1 x 1 x 0.756 x 0.562x ~ x 95.04 x 8.0 x 16.718

2
qlllt = 6,666.6 + 14,187.7 + 2,700.3
quit = 23,554.6 psf = 23.55 ksf

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Pederal Highway Ad~inistration

IE: B: IE: IR R:
Bearing capacity
analyses of
shallow foundations

A Microco~puter program for determining the PROTOTYPE EHGIHEERIHG IHC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip, S? Yestland Avenue
1"ectangular and square foundations. The Yinchester, MA B189B
prog1"am fo llows the methods of Meyerhof (61?> 729-2363
(1963> and Uesic (19?5>. Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua

Uersion 2.13B/October 1991 Hit (P1B> to continue

Figure 131. Opening screen #1 ..

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Option Menu
project Definition

E: IR: IE: IR IR:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
Pooting/soil desc1"iptions
system of Units
Maintain file
Run program
Exit to DOS

shallow foundations

A Microcomputer program for determining PROTOTYPE EHGIHEERIHG IHC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow stl'ip, S? Westland Auenue
rectangula1" and square foundations. The Winchester, MA 1318913
program. fo llows the methods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963> and Uesic <19?S> Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter lette1" only, or use arrows then ~-J ~ Make selection.

Figure 132. Opening screen #2.

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Feder~l Highway Administration

FOOTI NG DES CR I PI I ON

~I
FOOTING TYPE : Continuous I I

I[
Bear
BASE DIMENSIONS
Left Side
xl coordinate
y1 coordinate
= 20.00
= 13.75
Y L
x
soil

I
(xLyO
I I
footing.
soil

I
. (x2.y2) tal'S

Right Side
x2 coordinate = 30.00 T
A M
y2 coordinate = 16.25 z = length

1 : D I INC.

I::
Bear (xLyO (x2.y2) e
recto
prog:
(196:- Hit <FHD to accept values a

Enter lettel' ,only. or use arrows then ~---l ~ Make selection.

Figure 133. Definition of footing description.

Federal Highway Administrat ion

SOIL DESCHI PTI ON
SOIL COORDINATES
Left Side
xs1 coordinate c
ys1 coordinate c
lL00
20.00
;== FOOTING
P([Link])
r== I
,I
Right Side yschg(2) surch. 2
xs2 coordinate c 40.00
ys2 coordinate c 30.00 yschg(1) surch. 1
" .. <[Link] (xs2.ys2>
SOIL PROPERTIES
Total unit weight = 120.00 <water table> !-
r~lction angle" ' = 28.00 ywater
cohesion c 500.00
SOIL
Hit <F10> to accept values

I -
Enter letter only. or use arrows then ~-l ~ Make selection.

Figure 134. Soil description and soil properties.

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Option l1enu
project Definition

IE: IR: IE: 11=1 R:

Bearing capacity
analyses of
Pooting/soil descripti~ris
system of Units
l1aintain file
Run program
Exit to DOS

shallow foundations

A l1icrocomputer program' for determining PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular and square foundat ions. The Winchester. I1A lH89lil
program follows the methods of l1eyerhof (617)729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975 ) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only. or use arrows then -c-l .. l1ake· selection ..

Figure 135. CBEAR main menu.

federal Highway Administration

~ I-I la
I ...I!ro,iectOD=;i~i~i~~ ~I
lEI .I
Bearing capacity
I I
l
y coordinate of top
of water table
=
U::oot 1n':I/S0 11. aescdp~TQi?S:11
rrFoot1ng/s011 deSC1'[Link]=

9.00
~[Link]
hg capacity factors
tlof Analusis
an a un it we ig h t 0 f wa tel' = 62 . 40 lr=s=:-rr,:;t~~;-==:::;:;=::1J
~ Options
Hit <P10> to accept values Surchal'qe la ...ers 11-
Watel' talile IIR
Aplied load
A ·l1icrocomputer p·rogram for determining PROTO Disable options
Bearing
rectangular
Capacity

program follows
of shallow
and square foundations.
strip.
The
the methods of l1eyerhof
~Iinl
5• • • iiiiiiiiiilliiii"
(617) 729-2363
Attn. Dr. Alfredo Ur2ua
(1963) and Uesic (1975)

Entel' letter only. or use art'OWs then -..-1 .. l1ake selection.

Figure 136. Water table defined at elevation =5.0 ft.

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-
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- Ontion Menu ~
doot~ng/so~1
roject D e f i n i t i o n ' · :
II'
/1:: 18:.· IE: IRI IRI
Bearing, capacity l::=
descrilltions
. -Footing/soil descriptions=
Pooting des~rip~ion
Soil description
Bearing capacity factors
method of Analysis
.analyses of
shallow foundations • I Options
Options
I
Surcharge layers
Water table ~~
I Aphed load I
A Mi~r6computer program for determining PROTO Disable options
Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 5
rectangular and square foundations. The Uin
program follows the methods of Meyerhof (617) 729.,.2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. 'Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter lettei- only. or use arrows then -4-1 ~ Make selection.

.. -

Figure 137. CBEAR options menu-:"applied load.

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F APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTION 1=·

applied load.
x coordinate of
.-
= 24.00
load 'inclined in the
base· width B or base
length L direction. =
~I
~s=
base appl. point. (for Uesic's method)

z coordinate of = Adhes ion between = s

base appl. point. soil&footing I---,

1.-
inclination of load .= 10.00 Angle of friction =

F
clockwise frolll .uert. between soil&footing ~~
Hit' <P1e> to accent ualues
A
[Link] {;[Link],· <.' ot shallow str~p.
The
.
Uin
rectangular and square foundations.
progralll follows the irlethods of Meyerhof <b'f7Y-rn9-2363
Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
(1963) and Uesic (1975)

Enter letter only. or use arrows then -c-l ~Make se'tect ion.

Figure 138. Definition of load for Meyerhof's method-load is eccentric and inclined.

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Option Menu
Droject Definition

IE: IRI IR:

Footing/soil descriptions

IE: IR:
Bearing capacity
syste/ll of Units
Maintain file
I Run DrOqrafll
Exit to DOS
I

analyses of
shallow foundations

A Microco/llputer progra/ll for deter/llining PROTOTYPE ENCINEERING INC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. 5? Westland Auenue
[Link] and square foundations. The Winchester. MA 91899
progralll follows the Il'lethods of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (19?5) Attn. Dr. Alfredo Urzua
-
Enter letter only. or use arrows· then ~--J ... Make selection.

Figure 139. Run program selection.

~'

, . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - Federal Highway Adll'linistration

CBEAR/PC - BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Using Meyel·hof

FOUNDATION AND SOIL DESCRIPTIONS

... FOUHDATION GEOMETRY \H DTH = HI. BB LENGTH = .... ' 0... 101
LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
13.75 [Link] 16.25 39.00
FOUNDATION TYPE: CONTINUOUS

tot SOIL DATA

LEFT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft) RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft)
20.130 0.00 30.130 40.00
FRICTION ANGLE (deg) COHESION (psf) TOTAL UNIT WEIGHT (psf)
2S.00 500.00 12B.0B
- Hit at't·ow keys to display next screen. (FS) ... Pt'int. (FHI) ... Main Menu -

Figure 140. Output screen #1.

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CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Meyel'hof

• SURCHARGE DESCRIPTION
SURCH. SURFACE UHIT \-IEIGHT SURCH. SURFACE UNIT \-IEIGHT
HO. ·ELEUATION TOTAL NO. ELEUATIOH 'TOTAL
<ft) <pcf) <ft) <pcf)
1, IIUJlNUM", 2 IiEUMUIIU ..

• WATER TABLE DESCRIPTION • APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

WATER TABLE ELEUATION 9.1313 <ft) APPLIED LOAD 13.13 <Kips)
X-COORD. of LOAD H.B <ft)
UNIT \-IEIGHT OF \-lATER 62.413 <pcf) Z-COORD. of LOAD 13.13 <ft)
ANGLE of IHCLIHAT. 113.13 <deg.)

I......- Hit al'l'OW keys to display next SCI'een. <F8> ~ Pl'int. <FHl> .. Main Menu -

Figure 141. Output screen #2.

1.------------ Fedet'al High~lay Ad/llinistl'ation

CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Meyel'hof
ANGLE of INCLIHAT.: 113.13 <deg.)

• EFFECTIUE BASE DIMEHSIOHS : \-IIDTH = 8.1313 LEHGTH = 1.1313

*** SUMMARY OF BEARIHG CAPACITY FACTORS ***
BEARIHG CAPACITY
FACTORS pHC FHQ FHG <Ksf)
BEARING CAP. 25.81333 14.7199 11.1897 38.139138
SHAPE - CONC. 1.1313130 1.13000 1.00130 38.139138 SELECTED
SHAPE ECC. 1.13131313 1.01300 1.130130 37.13274 SELECTED
I HCLIHATI ON 13.79131 13.7901 0.4133 27.6531 SELECTED
BASE TILT 13.7387 13.7565 0.7565 213.7373 SELECTED
GROUND SLOPE 13.5306 0.5625 0.5625 11.2251 SELECTED
EMBEDMEHT "1.3745 1.1872 1.1872 14.13749 SELECTED
FNC + FHQ +. FHG Q
COMBIHE EFFECTS <Ksf)
of FACTORS 5.492 7.695 0.888 14.1375
L . . - - Hit al'l'OW keys to display next SCI'een. <F8> .. Pt'int. <F1B) ~ Main Menu -

Figure 142. Output screen #3.

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Option Menu ~
-Eroject Definition I
II:: IR: IE: IRIIR:
Bea~ing capacity
analyses of
L!:oot~ng/so ~1 desc~~pt ~ons
rFooting/soil desc~iptions­
Footing desc~iption
Soil desc~iption
Bea~ing ca~acity facto~s
I

shallow foundations

A Mic~ocofflpute~ p~og~affl fo~ dete~fflining PROTOTYPE EHGIHEERIHG IHC.

Bea~ing Capacity of shallow st~ip. 57 Yestland Avenue
~ectangula~ and squa~e foundationso The Yincheste~. MA 01890
ploogloaffl follows the fflethods of Meye~hof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attno D~. Alf~edo U~zua

Ente~ lette~ only. o~ use ar~ows then ~-1 I- Make selection.

Figure 143. Selection of method of analysis-Vesic (1975).

Federal Highway Adfflinist~ation

Option Menu
nroject Definition

II:: IR: IE: IR IR:

Bea~ing capacity
analyses of
Footing/soil descriptions
syste/ll 0 f Un it s
Maintain file.
I Run progra/ll
Exit to DOS
I

shallow foundations

A Mic~ocofflpute~ progloaffl for detelo••lining PROTOTYPE EHCIHEERIHC IHC.

Bearing Capacity of shallow strip. S? Yestland Avenue
rectangular and square foundations ° The .' [Link] 01890
progloaffl follows the fflethods ·of Meyerhof (61?) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic <19?5) Attn. Dr. Alfredo UtOzua
-
Enter letter only. or use arrows· then ~-1 ~ Make selection.

Figure 144. Run program selection.

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CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic (1975)

FOUHDATIOH AHD SOIL DESCRIPTIOHS

* POUHDATIOH GEOMETRY l-II DT H = HI. 00 .LEHGTH = ..

LEPT SIDE: ELEU. (ft) X-COORD. (ft> RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft> X-COORD. eft)
13.75 20.00 16.25 30.00
FOUHDATIOH TYPE: COHTIHUOUS

, * SOIL DATA
LEPT SIDE: ELEU~ (ft> X-COORD. eft> RIGHT SIDE: ELEU. (ft> X-COORD. (ft>
20.00 0.00 30.00 40.00'
FRICTIOH AHGLE (deg) COHESIOH (psf> TOTAL UHIT WEIGHT (psf>
2S .00 500.00 120.00
L.....- Hit arl'OI~ keys to display next s'Cl'een. <FS> ~ Pl'int. <Fi0> ~ Main Menu -

Figure 145. Output screen #1.

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CBEAR/PC - BEARIHGCAPACITY AHALYSIS
Us ing 'Ues ic

* SURCHARGE DESCRIPTIOH
SURCH. SURFACE UHIT '\·IEI GHT SURCH. SURFACE UHIT· [Link] GHT
HO. ELEUAT I OH TOTAL HO. ELEUATIOH TOTAL
(ft> <pcr> (ft> <pcf>
1 JOfUIBOEM 2 UHUHU (U

* WATER TABLE DESCRIPTIOH * APPLIED LOAD DESCRIPTIOH

WATER TABLE ELEUATIOH 9.00 (ft> APPLIED LOAD 0.0 <Kips>
X-COORD. of LOAD 24.0 eft>
UHIT WEIGHT OF WATER 62.40 <pcr> Z-COORD. of LOAD 0.0 (ft>
AHGLE of·IHCLIHAT. 10.0 (deg.>

'--- Hit al'l'OI·/ keys to display next SC1'een. <FS> ~ Pl'int. <Fi0> ~ Main Menu -

Figure 146. Output screen #2.

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CBEAR/PC - BEARIHG CAPACITY AHALYSIS
Using Uesic
. AHGLE of IHCLIHAT. HL0 (deg.)

* EFFECTIUE BASE DIMEHSIOHS : IHDTH = 8.00 LEHGTH 1.00

*** SUMMARY OF BEARIHG CAPACITY FACTORS ***
BEARIHG CAPACITY
FACTORS FHC FHQ FHG (}{sf)
BEARIHG CAP. 25.8033 14.7199 11.1897 40.7173
SHAPE - COHC. 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 40.7173 SELECTED
SHAPE ECc. 1,0000 1.0000 1.0000 39.1286 SELECTED
I HCLIHATI OH 1.00013 1.013130 1.1301313 39.1286 SELECTED
BASE TILT 13.7387 13.7565 13.7565 29.3699 SELECTED
GROUND SLOPE 0.5306 13.5625. 0.5625 15.9642 SELECTED
EMBEDMEHT 1.3613 1.3367 1.013013 213.5533 SELECTED
FHC + FHQ + FHG Q
COMBIHE EFFECTS
of FACTORS 6.884 113.965 2.7134 213.553 (I(sf)
' - - Hit al'l'OH keys to db play next SC1'een. <F8> ~ Pl'int. <F10> ~ Main Menu ~

Figure 147. Output screen #3.

Federal Highway Administration

oroject ODtiDe Hee" ~

Definition

E: 18: IE: IR R: Pe'tie,'"[Link],.,iptiDe,

system of 'Un1ts
Maintain file
Run program.
I Ex1ttO DOS
.

. I
Bearing capacity
analyses of
shalloy foundations - ~ Exit to DOS~
~ ~:' ~ I
A Hicrocomputer program for determining PROTOTYPE ENGIHEERIHG IHC.
Beal'ing Capacity of shalloy strip, 57 Westland Avenue
rectangular and squal'e foundat ions. The Winc hes te r, HA e18ge
pl'ogl'alll follows the· methods of Meyel'hof (617) 729-2363
(1963) and Uesic (1975) Attn. Dr. Alfredo UI'zua

Enter letter only, or use arroys then -(--l ~ .Make selection.

Figure 148. Exit to DOS.

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