Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil 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%
✖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.ⓘ Cohesion of Soil [C_s]			+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 [N_c]			+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%

✖Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.ⓘ Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil [N_q]

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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil

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`"N"_{"q"} = ("q"_{"f"}-("C"_{"s"}*"N"_{"c"}))/"σ"_{"s"}`

Example

`"0.326797"=("60kPa"-("5.0kPa"*"9"))/"45.9kN/m²"`

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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal
N_q = (q_f-(C_s*N_c))/σ_s
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
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.
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.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Ultimate Bearing Capacity: 60 Kilopascal --> 60000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Cohesion of Soil: 5 Kilopascal --> 5000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion: 9 --> No Conversion Required
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal: 45.9 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 45900 Pascal (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

N_q = (q_f-(C_s*N_c))/σ_s --> (60000-(5000*9))/45900

Evaluating ... ...

N_q = 0.326797385620915

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.326797385620915 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.326797385620915 ≈ 0.326797 <-- Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge

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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 Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil 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 Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil calculator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal to calculate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as influenced by surcharge load, indicating its sensitivity to external loading conditions. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is denoted by N_q symbol.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity (q_f), Cohesion of Soil (C_s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (N_c) & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal (σ_s) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.326797 = (60000-(5000*9))/45900.

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What is Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil?

The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as influenced by surcharge load, indicating its sensitivity to external loading conditions and is represented as N_q = (q_f-(C_s*N_c))/σ_s or Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal. 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, 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, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil & 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.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil?

The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as influenced by surcharge load, indicating its sensitivity to external loading conditions is calculated using Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal. To calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil, you need Ultimate Bearing Capacity (q_f), Cohesion of Soil (C_s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (N_c) & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal (σ_s). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Cohesion of Soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal 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 Surcharge?

In this formula, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Cohesion of Soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

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 Surcharge = (Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion/cot((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))+1

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