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bearing capacity
bearing capacity[′ber·iŋ kə′pas·əd·ē] (mechanics) Load per unit area which can be safely supported by the ground. bearing capacity1. The load per unit area that can be supported safely by the ground. 2. See pile bearing capacity. 3. The pressure that can be exerted on soil or soil rock without excessive yield. 4. Of a pile, the load required to produce a condition of failure.bearing strengthThe measure of the ability of a pavement to sustain the applied load (ICAO). Also called pavement strength or bearing capacity. See also pavement classification number. |