Bearing Capacity of Differnt Soil

A. Cohesive Soil

Fig.Pressure Distribution

 i.   Stiffy Clay                                                45 tonne/m3
 ii.  Medium Clay                                           25 tonne/m3
 iii. Moist Clay                                               15 tonne/m3
 iv. Black Cotton Soil                                     15 tonne/m3
 v.  Soft Clay                                                   10 tonne/m3
 vi. Very Soft Clay                                          5 tonne/m3

B. Non- Cohesive Soil

i. Gravel,Sand & Gravel                                  45 tonne/m3
ii. Coarse Sand Compacted and dry                45 tonne/m3
iii. Medium Sand                                             25 tonne/m3
iv. Loose Gravel or Sand Gravel                     25 tonne/m3
v. Fine Sand or Silt                                          15 tonne/m3
vi. Fine Sand, Loose and Dry                          10 tonne/m3