The numerical simulation method for the ultimate bearing capacity of ground is presented by adopting the theory of finite element strength reduction; and the significance in bearing capacity of the ground of the dilatancy angle of the material for the ground is discussed. An example is given; and its results show that the ultimate bearing capacity of ground is increased with the increasing of dilatancy angle; therefore
it’s of great need of considering the dilatancy angle of the ground material
when the ultimate bearing capacity of the ground is accounted.