Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil
Nc = (qfc-((σs)*Nq))/Cs
This formula uses 5 Variables
Variables Used
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil - (Measured in Pascal) - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal - (Measured in Pascal) - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
Cohesion of Soil - (Measured in Pascal) - Cohesion of Soil is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil: 127.8 Kilopascal --> 127800 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal: 45.9 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 45900 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge: 2.01 --> No Conversion Required
Cohesion of Soil: 5 Kilopascal --> 5000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Nc = (qfc-((σs)*Nq))/Cs --> (127800-((45900)*2.01))/5000
Evaluating ... ...
Nc = 7.1082
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
7.1082 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
7.1082 <-- Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
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23 Terzaghi's Analysis: Purely Cohesive Soil Calculators

Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing
Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/(Depth of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)
Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing
Go Cohesion of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Go Depth of Footing = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/(Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)
Passive Earth Pressure Coefficient given Bearing Capacity Factor
Go Coefficient of Passive Pressure = ((Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight/(tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance))/2))+1)*(cos((Angle of Shearing Resistance)))^2
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Passive Earth Pressure Coefficient
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance))/2)*((Coefficient of Passive Pressure/(cos(Angle of Shearing Resistance))^2)-1)
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil
Cohesion of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Go Cohesion of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal
Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Go Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge given Angle of Shearing Resistance
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion/cot((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))+1
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion given Angle of Shearing Resistance
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)*cot((Angle of Shearing Resistance))
Angle of Shearing Resistance given Bearing Capacity Factor
Go Angle of Shearing Resistance = acot(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion/(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))
Unit Weight of Soil given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*5.7))/(Depth of Footing)
Depth of Footing given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
Go Depth of Footing = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*5.7))/(Unit Weight of Soil)
Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Unit Weight of Soil
Go Cohesion of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing))/5.7
Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*5.7)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal))
Cohesion of Soil given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
Go Cohesion of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal))/5.7
Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil given Unit Weight of Soil
Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = (5.7*Cohesion of Soil)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal
Effective Surcharge given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
Go Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(5.7*Cohesion of Soil)

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil Formula

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil
Nc = (qfc-((σs)*Nq))/Cs

What is Bearing Capacity?

In geotechnical engineering, bearing capacity is the capacity of soil to support the loads applied to the ground. The bearing capacity of soil is the maximum average contact pressure between the foundation and the soil which should not produce shear failure in the soil.

How to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil calculator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil to calculate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as bearing capacity factor in purely cohesive soil depends on cohesion, representing the soil's ability to support loads. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is denoted by Nc symbol.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) & Cohesion of Soil (Cs) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil calculation can be explained with given input values -> 7.2 = (127800-((45900)*2.01))/5000.

FAQ

What is Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil?
The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as bearing capacity factor in purely cohesive soil depends on cohesion, representing the soil's ability to support loads and is represented as Nc = (qfc-((σs)*Nq))/Cs or Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil. Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge & Cohesion of Soil is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil?
The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as bearing capacity factor in purely cohesive soil depends on cohesion, representing the soil's ability to support loads is calculated using Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil. To calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil, you need Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) & Cohesion of Soil (Cs). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge & Cohesion of Soil and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?
In this formula, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge & Cohesion of Soil. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of Soil
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)*cot((Angle of Shearing Resistance))
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