CELE Geotechnical Engineering — Bearing Capacity of SoilsSlides
Presentation-style slides for Bearing Capacity of Soils — the fastest way to cover the chapter if you are reviewing on your phone between classes or shifts. Covers everything Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests on this chapter in the CELE Geotechnical Engineering subtest.
Exam context
For the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests Geotechnical Engineering under a "Core" label, with Bearing Capacity of Soils in the 9th slot across 11 chapters. CELE candidates must clear the 70% weighted average, no sub-test below 50% cut on the 2026 paper, which draws about a meaningful share of Geotechnical Engineering questions. Date to watch: May and November 2026.
Bearing Capacity of Soils - Slides
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Chapter Overview: Bearing Capacity of Soils
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Modes of Bearing Capacity Failure
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Terzaghi's Bearing Capacity Equation—Strip Footing
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Bearing-Capacity Factors Nc, Nq, Nγ
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Shape Factors: Square and Circular Footings
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Worked Example 1: Strip Footing on c–φ Soil
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Worked Example 2: Square Footing on Saturated Clay (φ = 0°)
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Water Table Effects on Bearing Capacity
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Worked Example 3: Water-Table Correction
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Allowable Bearing Capacity and Factor of Safety
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Local (Punching) Shear vs. General Shear—Design Adjustments
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Worked Example 4: Local vs. General Shear Comparison
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Settlement Limitations and Bearing Pressure Governance
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Depth Factor and Inclination Factor (Advanced Corrections)
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Summary: Step-by-Step Design Procedure for Shallow Footings
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Common Exam Mistakes and Troubleshooting
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Application: Real-World Case Study—Manila Metro High-Rise Foundation
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