Abstract
In the paper are shown the expressions for calculating stresses and displacements beneath the rigid rectangular foundation resting on an elastic isotropic layer of finite thickness, underlain by a rigid base. The contact between the compressible layer and rigid base is assumed to be perfectly rough.Using Fourier's series, stresses and displacements have been determined for the ratio H/B=1.0; 2.0; 3.0 and 5.0 (where H is the thickness of the compressible layer), for the ratio L/B=1.0; 2.0 and 5.0 (where L and B are the dimensions of the foundation) and for the Poisson's ratio μ=0.15; 0.30 and 0.45.
