Numerical analyses of T-shaped footings using finite element method

In this thesis, the bearing capacity of T-shaped shallow footings was numerically investigated. In the numerical analysis, finite element method based numerical analysis program Plaxis 2D was used. The Mohr-Coulomb Model was used to model the sand soil behavior. For obtaining the accuracy of numerical analysis, the laboratory model tests were simulated. And then, parametric analysis were performed. In numerical analysis, the bearing capacity and settlement values were compared using different eccentricity and loading conditions. In these studies, the experimental and numerical analysis results obtained were close to each other. It is observed in the eccentric loading that there is a decrease in the bearing capacity and an increase in the settlement characteristics.