Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil. Check FAQs
Nc=qf-((γD)Nq)Cs
Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?qf - Ultimate Bearing Capacity?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?D - Depth of Footing?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing equation looks like.

4.6916Edit=60Edit-((18Edit1.01Edit)2.01Edit)5Edit
You are here -

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nc=qf-((γD)Nq)Cs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nc=60kPa-((18kN/m³1.01m)2.01)5kPa
Next Step Convert Units
Nc=60000Pa-((18000N/m³1.01m)2.01)5000Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nc=60000-((180001.01)2.01)5000
Next Step Evaluate
Nc=4.69164
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nc=4.6916

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing Formula Elements

Variables
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ultimate Bearing Capacity
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.
Symbol: qf
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Footing
Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
Symbol: Nq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion of Soil
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.
Symbol: Cs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion

​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil
Nc=qfc-((σs)Nq)Cs
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion given Angle of Shearing Resistance
Nc=(Nq-1)cot((φ))

Other formulas in Terzaghi's Analysis Purely Cohesive Soil category

​Go Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
qf=((CsNc)+(σsNq))
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Cs=qfc-(σsNq)Nc
​Go Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
σs=qf-(CsNc)Nq
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil
Nq=qf-(CsNc)σs

How to Evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing evaluator uses 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 to evaluate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing is defined as a function of cohesion, influencing foundation strength with increasing depth of footing. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is denoted by Nc symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qf), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing (D), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) & Cohesion of Soil (Cs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?
The formula of Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing is expressed as 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. Here is an example- 4.728 = (60000-((18000*1.01)*2.01))/5000.
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qf), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing (D), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) & Cohesion of Soil (Cs) we can find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing using the formula - 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.
What are the other ways to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion-
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Cohesion of SoilOpenImg
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion=(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)*cot((Angle of Shearing Resistance))OpenImg
Copied!