Description of the problem
To verify the simple assumption model of ELPLA, the contact pressure distribution of an irregular foundation obtained by Bowles (1977) (Example 9-6, page 265) is compared with that obtained by ELPLA.
A square foundation has 10 [m] side is chosen. The foundation is subjected to a column load of 540 [kN] at the center. It is required to determine the distribution of the contact pressure when the corner is notched as shown in Figure 16.
The notch has the following properties:
Area A = 4.5 [m2]
Center of gravity from o in x-direction x! = 3.5 [m]
Center of gravity from o in y-direction y! = 4.25 [m]
Example 12: Simple assumption model for irregular raft
