Depth of Maximum

Safe Bearing
Foundation below Type of Permissible
Size Capacity
E.G.L. Foundation Settlement
t/m2
(m) (mm)

1.0 m x 1.0 m 4.73

1.5 m x 1.5 m 4.48
ISOLATED 2.0 m x 2.0 m 4.37 50
2.5 m x 2.5 m 4.32
3mx3m 4.30
1.0 m Wide
(L/B = 5) 3.68
1.5 m Wide
1.0 (L/B = 5) 3.50
(at R.L-99.00m) 2.0 m Wide
STRIP
(L/B = 5) 3.43 50
2.5 m Wide
(L/B = 5) 3.41
3.0 m Wide
(L/B = 5) 3.40
5.0 m × 5.0 m 3.58
7. 5 m × 7.5 m 3.66
75
10.0 m × 10.0 m 3.76
RAFT
12.0 m × 12.0 m 3.84