Download or read book An Introduction to Rock Foundations Bearing Capacity written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2019-10-05 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in bearing capacity of rock foundations for buildings and other infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. FAILURE MODES 2. METHODS FOR COMPUTING BEARING CAPACITY 3. ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY VALUE 4. TREATMENT METHODS.