Experimental Investigation on the Bearing Capacity of Selected Soils in Ayedaade Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria

As a result of the importance foundation in engineering construction, it is important to investigate bearing capacity construction soils, this study therefore investigated soils Ayedaade Local Government Area, southwest Nigeria. To achieve aim study, soil samples were collected from selected 20 sites area. Using standard procedures, preliminary and geotechnical tests such as natural moisture content, particle size analysis, specific gravity, Atterberg limits, compaction triaxial conducted on samples. Subsequently, Terzaghi’s equations employed, alongside already determined shear strength parameters, estimate different footing geometry (circular, square strip footing). Results showed that majority are well-graded could also be classified A-2-4. all c-ϕ soils. For each samples, had highest while lowest. It was concluded tested excellent good materials.