Could you please help me to have a clear idea on this?
Permissible Slope of natural ground for construction = 18 degree (33.33%) or less as per IBC. However, in hilly regions like Nepal, it is tough to go with this clause most of the times. In such situation what should be done if the construction (building) has to be constructed in slope nearly 18 degree or a bit more?
Under which condition of natural slope of the ground does this clause [Please refer to the figure attached] imply? I mean to say, what shall be the slope of the ground be for this clause to come into play? Greater than the permissible slope of 18 degree or less than 18 degree?
1st, you have to calculate the reduced bearing capacity due to the existing slope, you may use the attached pages from Bowles handbook
2nd, after design the footings it is strongly recommended to check the general stability of the slope using any free available slope stability software specially for clayey soil or multi-layered soil.
3rd, For pure granular soil, you may neglect the general slope stability if you applied the IBC recommendation (slope = 18 degree) between adjacent footings, because the safety factor for pure granular soil = tan (Fi) /tan (slope) , hence, for well compacted medium sand, Fi = 35 degree, then the safety factor = tan(35)/tan(18) = 2.15
4th, To use empirical slope 1V:2H as shown in your figure, you must have a dense granular soil (Fi > 40 degree ) with light bearing capacity and it is recommended to check the slope stability
1st, you have to calculate the reduced bearing capacity due to the existing slope, you may use the attached pages from Bowles handbook
2nd, after design the footings it is strongly recommended to check the general stability of the slope using any free available slope stability software specially for clayey soil or multi-layered soil.
3rd, For pure granular soil, you may neglect the general slope stability if you applied the IBC recommendation (slope = 18 degree) between adjacent footings, because the safety factor for pure granular soil = tan (Fi) /tan (slope) , hence, for well compacted medium sand, Fi = 35 degree, then the safety factor = tan(35)/tan(18) = 2.15
4th, To use empirical slope 1V:2H as shown in your figure, you must have a dense granular soil (Fi > 40 degree ) with light bearing capacity and it is recommended to check the slope stability
Thank you so much for your reply to my query. I've understood what you meant. KEYWORDS: Slope stability analysis, Foundation interaction. Now onward, I'll incorporate & present your suggestion during my presentation.
Dear sir Ahmed,
Your advice & attachment are highly acknowledged. You've given such an explicit explanation. I'll go thru the attached file & move my work ahead with your valuable suggestion. Thanks many!!