A theoretical estimate of the tilt of a surface foundation due to an inclined anchor load applied at the interior of the soil medium

This paper examines the problem of the interaction between a loaded rigid circular foundation located at the surface of an isotropic elastic halfspace and an inclined concentrated anchor load which is located at a finite depth along the axis of symmetry. Such inclined loads can be induced by, for example, anchor regions supporting earth retaining structures. The loaded rigid circular foundation resting in smooth contact with the elastic soil mass experiences a displacement and a tilt due to the action of the inclined anchor load. The magnitude of the rotational settlement is evaluated in exact closed form.