Bearing Capacity of Skirted Square Footing Under Inclined Loading in Granular Soil

Key Points

• Bearing capacity shows significant improvements with skirted footings under inclined loading in granular soil, enhancing stability.
• Testing indicates that a skirt depth of 0.5 times the footing width can maximize bearing capacity under inclined conditions.
• Analysis of varying load angles and soil types reveals critical thresholds impacting load distribution and performance.
• Future design guidelines may benefit from these insights, though further external validation is necessary for practical application.