Bearing pressure

Bearing pressure, also known as bearing capacity or soil bearing pressure, refers to the pressure that a foundation or structural element exerts on the soil or subgrade below it. It is a critical factor in civil and geotechnical engineering, as it determines how much load a foundation can safely support without causing excessive settlement or failure of the underlying soil. ### Key Points about Bearing Pressure: 1. **Definition**: Bearing pressure is the load per unit area that is transmitted from a foundation to the soil.