Research Article

Numerical Study on Load Bearing Capacity of Root-Caisson Foundation

Table 1

Soil properties are considered in this study.

Properties of soilValues

Material modelMohr–coulomb
Young’s modulus MPa25 MPa
Poisson’s ratio, μ0.35
Unit weight, γ, kN/m317 kN/m3
Friction angle˚31°
Dilation angle3