Using GIS for the allowable soil bearing capacity estimation according to the Terzaghi (1943) equation in Eskişehir city center, Türkiye

Authors : Ebru CİVELEKLER

Pages : 310-317

Doi:10.26833/ijeg.1212584

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Publication Date : 2023-10-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In foundation engineering, it is necessary to calculate the bearing capacity of soils. The allowable soil bearing capacity required for foundation design is calculated through various empirical methods using geotechnical parameters such as specific gravity and angle of internal friction. Standard Penetration Test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SPT); values of the soil are used in these calculations. Therefore, soil tests which engineers need, are costly and time-consuming. This study aims to determine the soil bearing capacity of Eskişehir city according to the Terzaghi insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1943); equation and present soil bearing capacity maps for shallow foundations. The geotechnical parameters of the soil were obtained from 40 borehole data made in the field. Within the scope of the study, according to the Terzaghi insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1943); equation bearing capacity maps were created for 0-5 m depth to provide an overview of the bearing capacity of Eskişehir soil. These maps were made in the Geographic Information System insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(GIS);, which has a database that stores and analyses regular data. In addition, these maps can assist engineers working on shallow foundation design on the site.
Keywords : GIS, Allowable Soil Bearing Capacity, Shallow Foundations, Eskişehir