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Allowable Load is the maximum working load that can be applied on the structure. Check FAQs
Pallow=(Q suF1)+(Q buF2)
Pallow - Allowable Load?Q su - Shaft Resistance?F1 - Factor of Safety F1?Q bu - Toe Resistance?F2 - Factor of Safety F2?

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12.5207Edit=(17.77Edit2.5Edit)+(10.23Edit1.89Edit)
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Allowable Load using Safety Factors Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Allowable Load using Safety Factors?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pallow=(Q suF1)+(Q buF2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pallow=(17.77kN2.5)+(10.23kN1.89)
Next Step Convert Units
Pallow=(17770N2.5)+(10230N1.89)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pallow=(177702.5)+(102301.89)
Next Step Evaluate
Pallow=12520.6984126984N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pallow=12.5206984126984kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pallow=12.5207kN

Allowable Load using Safety Factors 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.
Factor of Safety F1
Factor of Safety F1 expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load.
Symbol: F1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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 F2
Factor of Safety F2 is the ratio of the maximum load that a system can withstand to the actual applied load.
Symbol: F2
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Allowable Load

​Go Allowable Load for given Safety Factor
Pallow=Q su+Q buFs

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 using Safety Factors?

Allowable Load using Safety Factors evaluator uses Allowable Load = (Shaft Resistance/Factor of Safety F1)+(Toe Resistance/Factor of Safety F2) to evaluate the Allowable Load, The Allowable Load using Safety Factors formula is defined as the maximum working load which can be applied on the pile, considering different safety factors for shaft resistance and toe resistance. Allowable Load is denoted by Pallow symbol.

How to evaluate Allowable Load using Safety Factors using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Allowable Load using Safety Factors, enter Shaft Resistance (Q su), Factor of Safety F1 (F1), Toe Resistance (Q bu) & Factor of Safety F2 (F2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Allowable Load using Safety Factors

What is the formula to find Allowable Load using Safety Factors?
The formula of Allowable Load using Safety Factors is expressed as Allowable Load = (Shaft Resistance/Factor of Safety F1)+(Toe Resistance/Factor of Safety F2). Here is an example- 0.009673 = (17770/2.5)+(10230/1.89).
How to calculate Allowable Load using Safety Factors?
With Shaft Resistance (Q su), Factor of Safety F1 (F1), Toe Resistance (Q bu) & Factor of Safety F2 (F2) we can find Allowable Load using Safety Factors using the formula - Allowable Load = (Shaft Resistance/Factor of Safety F1)+(Toe Resistance/Factor of Safety F2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Allowable Load?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Allowable Load-
  • Allowable Load=(Shaft Resistance+Toe Resistance)/Factor of Safety in Pile FoundationOpenImg
Can the Allowable Load using Safety Factors be negative?
Yes, the Allowable Load using Safety Factors, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Allowable Load using Safety Factors?
Allowable Load using Safety Factors is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Allowable Load using Safety Factors can be measured.
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