The size and type of foundation depends on the nature of the ground and the load carried by it. The bearing capacity of a soil means the maximum load per unit area (usually in terms of KN/M2) which the ground will safely support.

• 基础的尺寸和类型取决于地基的自然状况以及地基所承受的荷载。土体的承载力即是单位面积上地基所能安全承受的最大荷载(通常以kn/M2 为单位)。