a5c-ai Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill
Purpose
The Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill determines ultimate and allowable bearing capacity for foundations using established geotechnical methods including Terzaghi, Meyerhof, Hansen, and Vesic.
Capabilities
- Ultimate bearing capacity calculation
- Allowable bearing capacity with factor of safety
- Effect of groundwater
- Eccentric and inclined loads
- Layered soil bearing capacity
- Settlement-based bearing capacity
- Shape, depth, and inclination factors
- Bearing capacity for footings on slopes
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Designing shallow foundations
- Evaluating foundation bearing
- Checking settlement limits
- Analyzing eccentric loading
Prerequisites
- Soil parameters available
- Foundation dimensions defined
- Groundwater level known
- Load conditions established
Best Practices
- Use appropriate analysis method
- Consider all failure modes
- Apply suitable safety factors
- Verify with settlement analysis
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- Foundation Design
- Geotechnical Site Investigation
Configuration
bearing-capacity-calculator:
methods:
- terzaghi
- meyerhof
- hansen
- vesic
foundation-types:
- spread
- strip
- mat
considerations:
- groundwater
- eccentricity
- inclination
Output Artifacts
- Bearing capacity calculations
- Safety factor summaries
- Settlement predictions
- Recommendation reports