Parametric study of footing on sandy slope soil
Danish AHMED, Muhammad AJMAL, Tahar AYADAT, Andi ASIZ
Abstract. This paper presents a parametric study investigating the behavior of footings on sandy slope soil. Footings play a critical role in supporting various structures, especially when situated on slopes composed of sandy soil. The study seeks to assess how various factors such as setback distance, depth of slope, soil’s angle of internal friction, and density impact the performance of footings in sandy slope environments. Through a numerical analysis using Plaxis 3D, the study explores the interactions between footings and sandy slope soil under varying conditions. The outcomes shed light on how these parameters influence bearing capacity, offering essential insights for professionals in geotechnical engineering facing similar project challenges.
Keywords
Footings, Sandy Slope Soil, Parametric Study, Bearing Capacity, Setback Distance, Depth of Slope (H), Angle of Internal Friction, Density, Numerical Analysis, Plaxis 3D, Soil-Structure Interaction
Published online 2/25/2025, 8 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Danish AHMED, Muhammad AJMAL, Tahar AYADAT, Andi ASIZ, Parametric study of footing on sandy slope soil, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 48, pp 448-455, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903414-49
The article was published as article 49 of the book Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions
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