Birendra Kumar Singh,
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In safety engineering, ensuring the stability of structures under lateral loads is a critical aspect of foundation design. Lateral forces, such as wind, seismic activity, or other environmental pressures, exert overturning moments on columns, which must be carefully managed to prevent structural failure. To maintain stability, the overturning moment at the foundation base, generated by these lateral loads, must always be less than the restoring moment produced by the soil’s bearing capacity at the foundation depth. This restoring moment is a stabilizing force that counters the tendency of the structure to topple, ensuring that the foundation remains secure and upright. Additionally, the lateral load acting on the foundation must not exceed the shear strength of the surrounding soil. If the lateral forces surpass the soil’s capacity to resist them, it can lead to sliding or soil failure, compromising the foundation’s stability. The strength of the soil is a crucial factor in determining the maximum lateral load the foundation can safely support. Ensuring that the lateral load is within the safe limits of the soil’s strength prevents displacement and protects the integrity of the structure. Moreover, the overturning moment generated within the foundation depth, due to lateral loads on the column, must also be less than the restoring moment provided by the soil. This balance is essential in preventing rotational instability or toppling. Proper evaluation of both the lateral forces and the soil properties, such as bearing capacity and shear strength, is necessary to achieve this balance.
Keywords: Foundation base size, depth of foundation base, bearing capacity of soil
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Birendra Kumar Singh. The Importance of Safety Engineering in the Design and Assessment of Foundations. Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering. 2024; 11(03):24-29.
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Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 03 |
| Received | 25/09/2024 |
| Accepted | 10/10/2024 |
| Published | 14/10/2024 |