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Allowable Load is the maximum working load that can be applied on the structure. Check FAQs
Pallow=Q su+Q buFs
Pallow - Allowable Load?Q su - Shaft Resistance?Q bu - Toe Resistance?Fs - Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation?

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10Edit=17.77Edit+10.23Edit2.8Edit
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Allowable Load for given Safety Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pallow=Q su+Q buFs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pallow=17.77kN+10.23kN2.8
Next Step Convert Units
Pallow=17770N+10230N2.8
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pallow=17770+102302.8
Next Step Evaluate
Pallow=10000N
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pallow=10kN

Allowable Load for given Safety Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Allowable Load
Allowable Load is the maximum working load that can be applied on the structure.
Symbol: Pallow
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Shaft Resistance
Shaft Resistance is the load-bearing capacity of deep foundations such as piles or drilled shafts, derived from the frictional resistance along the sides of the shaft.
Symbol: Q su
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Toe Resistance
Toe Resistance is the capacity of the soil at the base or toe of a structure (such as a retaining wall, foundation, or slope) to resist sliding or overturning.
Symbol: Q bu
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation
Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation is the ratio of the ultimate capacity of the pile to the working load (the load the pile is designed to carry safely).
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Allowable Load

​Go Allowable Load using Safety Factors
Pallow=(Q suF1)+(Q buF2)

Other formulas in Axial Load Capacity of Single Piles category

​Go Pile Capacity
Q u=Q su+Q bu
​Go Shaft Resistance using Allowable Load and Safety Factor
Q su=(FsPallow)-Q bu
​Go Toe Resistance using Allowable Load and Safety Factor
Q bu=(PallowFs)-Q su

How to Evaluate Allowable Load for given Safety Factor?

Allowable Load for given Safety Factor evaluator uses Allowable Load = (Shaft Resistance+Toe Resistance)/Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation to evaluate the Allowable Load, The Allowable Load for given Safety Factor formula is defined as the maximum working load that can be applied on the pile. Allowable Load is denoted by Pallow symbol.

How to evaluate Allowable Load for given Safety Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Allowable Load for given Safety Factor, enter Shaft Resistance (Q su), Toe Resistance (Q bu) & Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation (Fs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Allowable Load for given Safety Factor

What is the formula to find Allowable Load for given Safety Factor?
The formula of Allowable Load for given Safety Factor is expressed as Allowable Load = (Shaft Resistance+Toe Resistance)/Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation. Here is an example- 0.007457 = (17770+10230)/2.8.
How to calculate Allowable Load for given Safety Factor?
With Shaft Resistance (Q su), Toe Resistance (Q bu) & Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation (Fs) we can find Allowable Load for given Safety Factor using the formula - Allowable Load = (Shaft Resistance+Toe Resistance)/Factor of Safety in Pile Foundation.
What are the other ways to Calculate Allowable Load?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Allowable Load-
  • Allowable Load=(Shaft Resistance/Factor of Safety F1)+(Toe Resistance/Factor of Safety F2)OpenImg
Can the Allowable Load for given Safety Factor be negative?
Yes, the Allowable Load for given Safety Factor, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Allowable Load for given Safety Factor?
Allowable Load for given Safety Factor is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Allowable Load for given Safety Factor can be measured.
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