bearing-capacity-calculator

# Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill ## Purpose The Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill determines ultimate and allowable bearing capacity for foundations using established geotechnical methods including Terzaghi, Meyerhof, Hansen, and Vesic. ## Capabilities - Ultimate bearing capacity calculation - Allowable bearing capacity with factor of safety - Effect of groundwater - Eccentric and inclined loads - Layered soil bearing capacity - Settlement-based bearing capacity - Shape, depth, and inclination factors - Bearing capacity for footings on slopes ## Usage Guidelines ### When to Use - Designing shallow foundations - Evaluating foundation bearing - Checking settlement limits - Analyzing eccentric loading ### Prerequisites - Soil parameters available - Foundation dimensions defined - Groundwater level known - Load conditions established ### Best Practices - Use appropriate analysis method - Consider all failure modes - Apply suitable safety factors - Verify with settlement analysis ## Process Integration This skill integrates with: - Foundation Design - Geotechnical Site Investigation ## Configuration ```yaml bearing-capacity-calculator: methods: - terzaghi - meyerhof - hansen - vesic foundation-types: - spread - strip - mat considerations: - groundwater - eccentricity - inclination ``` ## Output Artifacts - Bearing capacity calculations - Safety factor summaries - Settlement predictions - Recommendation reports