| Ultimate Bearing Capacity (kPa) | Allowable Bearing Capacity (kPa) | Safety Factor | | --- | --- | --- | | 250 | 125 | 2 |
| | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load (kN) | Displacement (mm) | Settlement (mm) | | 10 | 0.5 | 0.2 | | 20 | 1.2 | 0.5 | | 30 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
$$SBC = \frac\textLoad at Permissible Settlement\textFactor of Safety (usually 2 or 2.5)$$
| Ultimate Bearing Capacity (kPa) | Allowable Bearing Capacity (kPa) | Safety Factor | | --- | --- | --- | | 250 | 125 | 2 |
| | | | --- | --- | --- | | Load (kN) | Displacement (mm) | Settlement (mm) | | 10 | 0.5 | 0.2 | | 20 | 1.2 | 0.5 | | 30 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
$$SBC = \frac\textLoad at Permissible Settlement\textFactor of Safety (usually 2 or 2.5)$$