bearing-capacity-calculator
Soil bearing capacity calculation skill using multiple methods for various foundation types
npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill bearing-capacity-calculator --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill ## Purpose The Bearing Capacity Calculator Skill determines ultimate and allowable bearing capacity for foundations using established geotechnical methods including Terzaghi, Meyerhof, Hansen, and Vesic. ## Capabilities - Ultimate bearing capacity calculation - Allowable bearing capacity with factor of safety - Effect of groundwater - Eccentric and inclined loads - Layered soil bearing capacity - Settlement-based bearing capacity - Shape, depth, and inclination factors - Bearing capacity for footings on slopes ## Usage Guidelines ### When to Use - Designing shallow foundations - Evaluating foundation bearing - Checking settlement limits - Analyzing eccentric loading ### Prerequisites - Soil parameters available - Foundation dimensions defined - Groundwater level known - Load conditions established ### Best Practices - Use appropriate analysis method - Consider all failure modes - Apply suitable safety factors - Verify with settlement analysis ## Process Integration This skill integrates with: - Foundation Design - Geotechnical Site Investigation ## Configuration ```yaml bearing-capacity-calculator: methods: - terzaghi - meyerhof - hansen - vesic
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What does the bearing-capacity-calculator skill do?
Soil bearing capacity calculation skill using multiple methods for various foundation types
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill bearing-capacity-calculator --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.