Finite Element Analysis of HYPAR Shell Footings with Variation in Edge Beam Dimensions and Embedment Ratio

This investigational study involves analysis of settlement characteristics of HYPAR shell footings with variation in the edge beam sizes using a finite element code-PLAXIS. HYPAR shell footings have been known to bring about economy in regions with high material to cost ratio when compared to flat slab footings. This study strengthens the case of HYPAR footings by confirming its superiority in the aspect of lower settlement characteristics. The effects of changing the embedment ratio on the aspect of settlement, load bearing and soil-shell interphase stresses have also been studied.