Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing Calculator

✖The Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.ⓘ Ultimate Bearing Capacity [q_f]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal [σ_s]			+10% -10%
✖Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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.ⓘ Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal [C]			+10% -10%
✖Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.ⓘ Width of Footing [B]			+10% -10%
✖Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.ⓘ Length of Footing [L]			+10% -10%

✖Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.ⓘ Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing [N_c]

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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing

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`"N"_{"c"} = ("q"_{"f"}-"σ"_{"s"})/(("C")*(1+0.3*("B"/"L")))`

Example

`"9.654228"=("60kPa"-"45.9kN/m²")/(("1.27kPa")*(1+0.3*("2m"/"4m")))`

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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))
N_c = (q_f-σ_s)/((C)*(1+0.3*(B/L)))
This formula uses 6 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 - (Measured in Pascal) - The Ultimate Bearing Capacity 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.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal - (Measured in Pascal) - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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.
Width of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Length of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Ultimate Bearing Capacity: 60 Kilopascal --> 60000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal: 45.9 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 45900 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal: 1.27 Kilopascal --> 1270 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Width of Footing: 2 Meter --> 2 Meter No Conversion Required
Length of Footing: 4 Meter --> 4 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

N_c = (q_f-σ_s)/((C)*(1+0.3*(B/L))) --> (60000-45900)/((1270)*(1+0.3*(2/4)))

Evaluating ... ...

N_c = 9.65422800410818

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

9.65422800410818 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

9.65422800410818 ≈ 9.654228 <-- Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion

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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing

Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))

Length of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Square Footing

Go Length of Footing = (0.3*Width of Footing)/(((Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/(Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))-1)

Cohesion of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Square Footing

Go Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/((Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))

Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Square Footing

Go Width of Footing = (((Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/(Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))-1)*(Length of Footing/0.3)

Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Square Footing

Go Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))

Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Square Footing

Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Circular Footing

Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/(1.3*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)

Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Circular Footing

Go Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(1.3*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))

Cohesion of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Circular Footing

Go Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/(1.3*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)

Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing

Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = (1.3*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal

Effective Surcharge for Circular Footing given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor

Go Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(7.4*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)

Bearing Capacity for Circular Footing given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor

Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = (7.4*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal

Cohesion of Soil for Circular Footing given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor

Go Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/7.4

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing Formula

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 Square Footing?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing calculator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))) to calculate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on cohesion when we have prior information of other parameters used. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is denoted by N_c symbol.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity (q_f), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal (σ_s), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Width of Footing (B) & Length of Footing (L) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing calculation can be explained with given input values -> 37.04211 = (60000-45900)/((1270)*(1+0.3*(2/4))).

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What is Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing?

The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on cohesion when we have prior information of other parameters used and is represented as N_c = (q_f-σ_s)/((C)*(1+0.3*(B/L))) or Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))). The Ultimate Bearing Capacity 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, Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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, Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing & Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing?

The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on cohesion when we have prior information of other parameters used is calculated using Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))). To calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Square Footing, you need Ultimate Bearing Capacity (q_f), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal (σ_s), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Width of Footing (B) & Length of Footing (L). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal, Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal, Width of Footing & Length of Footing 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, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal, Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal, Width of Footing & Length of Footing. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)/(1.3*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)

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