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Average Unit Weight is the average of the values of unit weight that we get from different test cases. Check FAQs
γavg=qsa-(qnetFs)Dfooting
γavg - Average Unit Weight?qsa - Safe Bearing Capacity?qnet - Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?Fs - Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics?Dfooting - Depth of Footing in Soil?

Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity Example

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8.9218Edit=36.34Edit-(38.3Edit2.8Edit)2.54Edit
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Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γavg=qsa-(qnetFs)Dfooting
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γavg=36.34kN/m²-(38.3kN/m²2.8)2.54m
Next Step Convert Units
γavg=36340Pa-(38300Pa2.8)2.54m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γavg=36340-(383002.8)2.54
Next Step Evaluate
γavg=8921.82227221597N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γavg=8.92182227221597kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γavg=8.9218kN/m³

Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity Formula Elements

Variables
Average Unit Weight
Average Unit Weight is the average of the values of unit weight that we get from different test cases.
Symbol: γavg
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Safe Bearing Capacity
Safe Bearing Capacity is the maximum pressure which the soil can carry safely without risk of shear failure.
Symbol: qsa
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.
Symbol: qnet
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics is a dimensionless number defined as the ratio of the soil's shear strength (or the strength of a geotechnical structure) to the actual stress or load applied to it.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Footing in Soil
Depth of Footing in Soil is the longer dimension of the footing in soil mechanics.
Symbol: Dfooting
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Average Unit Weight

​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity
γavg=qsa-qnsaDfooting

Other formulas in Unit Weight of Soil category

​Go Gross Pressure Intensity given Net Pressure Intensity
qg=qn+σs
​Go Gross Pressure Intensity given Average Unit Weight of Soil
qg=qn+(γDfooting)
​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure Intensity
γ=qg-qnDfooting
​Go Average Unit Weight of Soil given Effective Surcharge
γ=σsDfooting

How to Evaluate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?

Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity evaluator uses Average Unit Weight = (Safe Bearing Capacity-(Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics))/Depth of Footing in Soil to evaluate the Average Unit Weight, The Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the value of average unit weight of soil when we have prior information of other parameters used. Average Unit Weight is denoted by γavg symbol.

How to evaluate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity, enter Safe Bearing Capacity (qsa), Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qnet), Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs) & Depth of Footing in Soil (Dfooting) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity

What is the formula to find Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?
The formula of Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is expressed as Average Unit Weight = (Safe Bearing Capacity-(Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics))/Depth of Footing in Soil. Here is an example- 8921.822 = (36340-(38300/2.8))/2.54.
How to calculate Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?
With Safe Bearing Capacity (qsa), Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qnet), Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs) & Depth of Footing in Soil (Dfooting) we can find Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity using the formula - Average Unit Weight = (Safe Bearing Capacity-(Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics))/Depth of Footing in Soil.
What are the other ways to Calculate Average Unit Weight?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Average Unit Weight-
  • Average Unit Weight=(Safe Bearing Capacity-Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil)/Depth of Footing in SoilOpenImg
Can the Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity be negative?
No, the Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?
Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Centimeter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[kN/m³] are the few other units in which Average Unit Weight of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity can be measured.
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