Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))
qf = ((Cs*Nc)+(σs*Nq))
This formula uses 5 Variables
Variables Used
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.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
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)
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge: 2.01 --> No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
qf = ((Cs*Nc)+(σs*Nq)) --> ((5000*9)+(45900*2.01))
Evaluating ... ...
qf = 137259
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
137259 Pascal -->137.259 Kilopascal (Check conversion here)
FINAL ANSWER
137.259 Kilopascal <-- Ultimate Bearing Capacity
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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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 for Purely Cohesive Soil Formula

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

What is Cohesive Soil?

Cohesive soils are fine-grained, low-strength, and easily deformable soils that have a tendency for particles to adhere. The soil is classified as cohesive if the amount of fines (silt and clay-sized material) exceeds 50% by weight.

How to Calculate Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil?

Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil calculator uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)) to calculate the Ultimate Bearing Capacity, The Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as maximum load a purely cohesive soil can support without undergoing shear failure; cohesion is the controlling factor in bearing capacity. Ultimate Bearing Capacity is denoted by qf symbol.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil, enter Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.1368 = ((5000*9)+(45900*2.01)).

FAQ

What is Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil?
The Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as maximum load a purely cohesive soil can support without undergoing shear failure; cohesion is the controlling factor in bearing capacity and is represented as qf = ((Cs*Nc)+(σs*Nq)) or Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on 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, 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 & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
How to calculate Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil?
The Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as maximum load a purely cohesive soil can support without undergoing shear failure; cohesion is the controlling factor in bearing capacity is calculated using Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)). To calculate Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil, you need Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Cohesion of Soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge 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 Ultimate Bearing Capacity?
In this formula, Ultimate Bearing Capacity uses Cohesion of Soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Cohesion of Soil*5.7)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal))
  • 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))
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity = (5.7*Cohesion of Soil)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal
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