A column footing 6 ft X 6 ft is buried 5 ft below the ground surface in dense cohesionles soil. The result of field and laboratory tests of soil reveals the following: ᵞ = 128 lb/ft3 ᶲ = 340 G.W.T at greater depth below the base of footing. The footing is to be designed to carry a total load of 300 kips including weight of column, weight of footing and weight of surcharge Find the factor of safety against the bearing capacity failure.

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Load and resistance factor design

Load and resistance factors design (LRFD), also known as Limit state design (LSD), refers to the design method used in building engineering. A boundary condition is a condition of a structure where it can no longer meet the relevant design requirements. The condition may refer to the load level or other actions on the structure, while the terms refer to the integrity of the structure, suitability for use, durability, or other design requirements. A structure designed for LRFD is limited to keeping track of all possible actions during its design time and is always ready for use, with the appropriate level of reliability in each boundary condition. LRFD-based construction codes clearly define the appropriate levels of reliability in their instructions.