This report explores recommended changes to Section 10 of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Load Resistance Factor Design Bridge Design Specifications for the strength limit state design of shallow foundations.

This report develops and calibrates procedures and modifies the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Section 10, Foundations for the Strength Limit State Design of Shallow Foundations. The material in this report will be of immediate interest to bridge ...

The purpose of this Circular is to assist both structural and geotechnical engineers to better understand the calibration process and what information is required to perform such calibrations. The Circular describes how such calibration efforts need to be ...