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ABSTRACT
The safe and long-term construction of various structures depends on the foundation’s stability and load bearing capacity. Shallow foundations are commonly used when the load bearing soil is relatively close to the surface. The bearing capacity refers to its ability of the foundation to support vertical loads without excessive settlement. This study focuses on the full evaluation of shallow foundation bearing capacity under a specified settlement with the aid of a finite element software, Plaxis 3D. Settlement, which is an important consideration in foundation design, has a direct impact on the structural integrity and performance of structures and infrastructure. The soil samples were obtained from the site at 1.5m and 3m, and laboratory test such as Sieve analysis, Atterberg limit test, Consolidation test and triaxial test, were carried out on the samples to determine the index and engineering properties of the soil. These properties were used to evaluate the bearing capacity and were also used in the analysis in Plaxis 3D to determine the bearing capacity under a prescribed settlement.
