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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Allowable bearing capacity Allowable bearing capacity The term 'Allowable bearing capacity' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The maximum pressure that can be permitted on foundation soil, giving consideration to all pertinent factors, with adequate safety against rupture of the soil mass or movement of the foundation of such magnitude that the structure is impaired'. Previous 5 Terms: Allochthonous allochtonous Allogeneic Allopatric Allotment Next 5 Terms: Allowable pile bearing load Allowable sale quantity (ASQ) Allowed Charge Alluvial alluvial deposits About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.