Bearing Capacity & Settlement Calculator (IS 6403 & IS 8009 Part-1)

IS 6403 & IS 8009 Bearing Capacity & Settlement Calculator

Input Parameters

Foundation Properties

Foundation Type Continuous Strip Rectangular Square Circular

Width (B) meters

Length (L) meters

Depth of Foundation (Df) meters

Net Applied Pressure (kN/m²)

Load Inclination Angle α (degrees)

Water Table

Water Table Depth from GL (m)

Soil Layers Properties

Number of Soil Layers 1 2 3 4

Failure Mode Selection Automatic (based on void ratio) Local Shear Failure Intermediate Shear Failure General Shear Failure

Settlement Criteria

Predominant Soil Type Sandy Soil Clayey Soil

Permissible Settlement (mm)

Settlement Calculation Options

Influence Depth Selection Custom Value 1.5 × B (Foundation Width) 2.0 × B (Foundation Width)

Influence Depth Value (m)

Foundation Rigidity Rigid (Factor 0.8) Flexible (Factor 1.0)

Include Elastic Settlement? Yes No

Include Secondary Compression? No Yes

Foundation Schematic