Introduction
The assumptions and theorems used in limit analysis
Limit analysis by the upper-bound method
Limit analysis by the lower-bound method
Progressive failure of footings Bearing capacity of strip footings
Bearing capacity of square, rectangular and circular footings
Active and passive earth pressures
Stability of slopes
Bearing capacity of concrete blocks or rock Double-punch test for tensile strength of concrete, rock and soils
Soil plasticity
theory and application.