Owing to the comeback of small-scale models, this paper presents results of an experimental study based on the effect of underground circular voids on strip footing placed on the edge of a cohesionless slope and subjected to eccentric loads. The bearing capacity-settlement relationship of footing on the slope and impact of diverse variables are expressed using dimensionless parameters such as the top vertical distance of the void from the base of footing, horizontal space linking the void-footing centre, and load eccentricity. The results verified that the stability of strip footing is influenced by the underground void, as well as the critical depth between the soil and top layer of the void. The critical horizontal distance between the void and the centre was also affected by the underground void. Furthermore, the results also verified that the influence of the void appeared insignificant when it was positioned at a depth or eccentricity equal to twice the width of footing.

Owing to the comeback of small-scale models, this paper presents results of an experimental study based on the effect of underground circular voids on strip footing placed on the edge of a cohesionless slope and subjected to eccentric loads. The bearing capacity-settlement relationship of footing on the slope and impact of diverse variables are expressed using dimensionless parameters such as the top vertical distance of the void from the base of footing, horizontal space linking the void-footing centre, and load eccentricity. The results verified that the stability of strip footing is influenced by the underground void, as well as the critical depth between the soil and top layer of the void. The critical horizontal distance between the void and the centre was also affected by the underground void. Furthermore, the results also verified that the influence of the void appeared insignificant when it was positioned at a depth or eccentricity equal to twice the width of footing.

Owing to the comeback of small-scale models, this paper presents results of an experimental study based on the effect of underground circular voids on strip footing placed on the edge of a cohesionless slope and subjected to eccentric loads. The bearing capacity-settlement relationship of footing on the slope and impact of diverse variables are expressed using dimensionless parameters such as the top vertical distance of the void from the base of footing, horizontal space linking the void-footing centre, and load eccentricity. The results verified that the stability of strip footing is influenced by the underground void, as well as the critical depth between the soil and top layer of the void. The critical horizontal distance between the void and the centre was also affected by the underground void. Furthermore, the results also verified that the influence of the void appeared insignificant when it was positioned at a depth or eccentricity equal to twice the width of footing.

This work is divided into two parts. In the first part, we are mainly interested in the detailed description and the geological, hydrogeological, climatological and geotechnical characterization of the Boumagueur study region. The second part shows the results of an experimental study carried out in the laboratory to determine the swelling parameters of a swelling clayey soil from Boumagueur region. Subsequently, a study of the suction influence on volume behavior and on swelling parameters was carried out.

This work is divided into two parts. In the first part, we are mainly interested in the detailed description and the geological, hydrogeological, climatological and geotechnical characterization of the Boumagueur study region. The second part shows the results of an experimental study carried out in the laboratory to determine the swelling parameters of a swelling clayey soil from Boumagueur region. Subsequently, a study of the suction influence on volume behavior and on swelling parameters was carried out.

This work is divided into two parts. In the first part, we are mainly interested in the detailed description and the geological, hydrogeological, climatological and geotechnical characterization of the Boumagueur study region. The second part shows the results of an experimental study carried out in the laboratory to determine the swelling parameters of a swelling clayey soil from Boumagueur region. Subsequently, a study of the suction influence on volume behavior and on swelling parameters was carried out.

This work is divided into two parts. In the first part, we are mainly interested in the detailed description and the geological, hydrogeological, climatological and geotechnical characterization of the Boumagueur study region. The second part shows the results of an experimental study carried out in the laboratory to determine the swelling parameters of a swelling clayey soil from Boumagueur region. Subsequently, a study of the suction influence on volume behavior and on swelling parameters was carried out.