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Example 6.7 · Eccentric strip footing

Example 6.7 of Das & Sivakugan (2017), Principles of Foundation Engineering, solved in Rischio: ultimate load per metre, beside the source's answers.

Source: Das, B. M., & Sivakugan, N. (2017). Principles of Foundation Engineering, SI edition, 9th ed. Cengage Learning. Example 6.7.
ID: das-pfe9-6-7

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The model as the editor draws it, with what governs its result.

Source vs Rischio

	Source	Rischio	Difference
Ultimate load per metre	5 260 kN/m	5 261 kN/m	0.0 %

What the engine checks in this model, against Rischio's default limits.

Bearing capacityPasses	$\mathrm{FS} = 41.10$	$\ge 3.0$	Passes
Eccentricity along the widthPasses	$e_B = 0.20\,\mathrm{m}$	$\le 0.333\,\mathrm{m}$	Passes

The example's data, element by element, as the model holds it.

FootingFooting · Strip

LoadLoad · per metre run

SandStratum