Study on embedded square footing resting on geotextile reinforced sand

This paper presents the results of laboratory model tests carried out on embedded square footing supported on geotextile reinforced sand bed. The model steel tank of size 120 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm and square footing of 10 cm are used. Locally available fine sand is used for experimental purpose. The constant uniform settlement is applied to footing with the help of hand operated gear arrangement system and settlement is measured using two LVDT (Linear variable differential transformer) placed opposite to each other and corresponding load is measured with the help of load cell. The study highlights the effect of size of geotextile and placement of geotextile below footing on load-settlement characteristics. The study also highlights the improvement in bearing capacity ratio and settlement reduction ratio.