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6 articles on shallow foundations, with worked examples and every number in sight.

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Raft Foundation: Types, Design and When to Use One

What a raft (mat) foundation is, when to use one, its types and how it's designed, with a worked example of its contact pressure and bearing capacity.

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  1. Shallow foundations

    Isolated, Spread and Combined Footings: Types and Design

    Isolated, strip, combined and strap footings: when to use each, how deep to found them and how to design them, with two worked examples.

    18 min read

  2. Shallow foundations

    Bearing Capacity of Soil: Equations, Values and Examples

    How to calculate the bearing capacity of soil: Terzaghi's and the general equation, the water table, eccentric loads, typical values and a worked example.

    18 min read

  3. Shallow foundations

    Foundation Settlement: Calculation and Tolerable Limits

    How to calculate foundation settlement step by step: immediate and consolidation settlement methods, tolerable limits, and a full worked example.

    14 min read

  4. Shallow foundations

    Gross vs. Net Bearing Pressure: Why the Difference Matters

    Learn the difference between gross and net bearing pressure, when each should be used, and how to interpret geotechnical reports for foundation design.

    7 min read

  5. Retaining walls

    Best Geotechnical Software in 2026: Top 6 Tools Compared

    Compare the best geotechnical software for 2026: PLAXIS, Rocscience, GeoStudio, GEO5, FLAC, and Rischio: strengths, pricing, and best use cases side by side.

    7 min read

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