Numerical and theoretical analyses of settlements of strip shallow foundations on normally consolidated clays under partially drained conditions

In the geotechnical community, macroelement approach nowadays is largely considered to be a successful theoretical tool for solving soil–structure interaction problems. This based on definition of generalised constitutive law putting in relation small number suitably defined stress/strain variables. The formulations proposed literature take into consideration either drained or undrained cases, but disregard hydro-mechanical coupling. this paper, authors intend generalise theory by introducing new formulation shallow foundations overpassing limitation and capable accounting influence loading rate system response. To conceive calibrate model, numerically analysed case foundation positioned normally consolidated clayey soil stratum whose mechanical behaviour reproduced means modified Cam Clay model. Finally, discussed critically from perspective its use as design according approaches ultimate limit state displacement.