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

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

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0.8251Edit=60Edit-(5Edit9Edit)18Edit1.01Edit
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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nq=qf-(CsNc)γD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nq=60kPa-(5kPa9)18kN/m³1.01m
Next Step Convert Units
Nq=60000Pa-(5000Pa9)18000N/m³1.01m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nq=60000-(50009)180001.01
Next Step Evaluate
Nq=0.825082508250825
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nq=0.8251

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

Variables
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge

​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil
Nq=qf-(CsNc)σs
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge given Angle of Shearing Resistance
Nq=(Nccot(φπ180))+1

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

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

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing evaluator uses 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) to evaluate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing is defined as bearing capacity factor, influenced by surcharge in cohesive soil, is a measure indicating the depth of the footing's influence. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is denoted by Nq symbol.

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

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

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?
The formula of Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing is expressed as 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). Here is an example- 0.825083 = (60000-(5000*9))/(18000*1.01).
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qf), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth of Footing (D) we can find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing using the formula - 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).
What are the other ways to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascalOpenImg
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge=(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion/cot((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))+1OpenImg
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