Computation of a Beam on Multilayer Foundation Using Finite Element Method

A typical beam was analysed using different models of subsoil, such as Winkler, elastic half space and multilayer. The results of analysis are compared in terms of beam stiffnesses and foundation conditions. Some interesting results which are of useful for design and a computing program, EFB, in BASIC Langauge which can be run on micro-computer are presented in this paper.