Bearing strength of soils

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Bearing – Strength of Soils Soil Strength Strengths of Soils Footings – and Foundations Foundation – and Footing

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bedrock
gravel
coarse sand
fine sand
clay
silt
organic material
greater strength
the bearing capacity of these soils can be extremely variable depending on the water content

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The illustration compares the relative bearing strengths of bedrock and several soil types using patterned bars of descending height. An upward arrow indicates greater strength, with bedrock highest, followed by gravel, coarse sand, fine sand, clay, silt, and organic material. A bracket spanning fine sand through organic material notes that their bearing capacity can be extremely variable depending on water content. No numerical capacities, footings, or foundation assemblies are shown.

Materials

bedrock gravel coarse sand fine sand clay silt organic material

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