Abstract:
In this study, the induced vertical soil stress values occuring along with horizontal surfaces at predetermined depths of the shallow foundations on sandy soils were investigated by model tests. In the model tests pressure transducer was used to measure the stresses.Circular foundations at different size were used in the model tests and the size effect were investigated. As a result of this study, the size effect at circular foundations wasn't found tobe an important factor on stress distribution of sandy soils.
