Evaluation of Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundation Resting on Cohesionless Soil Using Different Methods: A Case Study of Vizag City

Abstract The foundation is the part of a building that rests on ground. net safe bearing capacity ( q ns ) significant factor in design. There are several ways published previous studies to determine capacity, however choosing best method governs stability structure when it loaded beyond its capacity. emphasis this concern investigated and presented paper by comparing shallow foundations determined three distinct approaches. Standard Penetration Test (SPT) cohesion-less soil was carried out regions Vizag assess penetration resistance soil. findings test were subjected possible corrections, which eliminated possibility overestimating penetration. Teng’s, Terzaghi’s, IS code approach used calculate using these parameters. According final results study, Terzaghi’s methods 1.2 times 2 higher than Teng’s method. As result, overstated two folds, may potentially cause fail increase structure’s economy. result findings, reported be for determining soils.