Research Article

Numerical Study on Load Bearing Capacity of Root-Caisson Foundation

Table 4

Ultimate root caisson capacity under various spacing condition.

DescriptionVertical load bearing capacity kNLateral load bearing capacity kNCombined load bearing capacity kN
Spacing between roots(S)No. of rootsFloors

S = 0.75 D205148.5753.61154.16
S = 0.6 D246149.6754.25155.10
S = 0.5 D287150.2454.37155.67