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Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge. Check FAQs
Nq=qfc-(0.4γBNγ)σs
Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?qfc - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?B - Width of Footing?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?

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2.2824Edit=127.8Edit-(0.418Edit2Edit1.6Edit)45.9Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nq=qfc-(0.4γBNγ)σs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nq=127.8kPa-(0.418kN/m³2m1.6)45.9kN/m²
Next Step Convert Units
Nq=127800Pa-(0.418000N/m³2m1.6)45900Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nq=127800-(0.41800021.6)45900
Next Step Evaluate
Nq=2.28235294117647
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nq=2.2824

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing Formula Elements

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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 in Soil
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.
Symbol: qfc
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.
Width of Footing
Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil.
Symbol: Nγ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.
Symbol: σs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
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 Strip Footing
Nq=qfc-(0.5γBNγ)σs
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Circular Footing
Nq=qfc-(0.3γdsectionNγ)σs

Other formulas in Bearing Capacity of Non cohesive Soil category

​Go Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Strip Footing
qfc=(σsNq)+(0.5γBNγ)
​Go Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Strip Footing
σs=qfc-(0.5γBNγ)Nq
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Strip Footing
Nγ=qfc-(σsNq)0.5γB
​Go Unit Weight of Non Cohesive Soil given Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing
γ=qfc-(σsNq)0.5NγB

How to Evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing evaluator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal to evaluate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on the surcharge when we have prior information of other parameters used. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is denoted by Nq symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing?
The formula of Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing is expressed as Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal. Here is an example- 2.282353 = (127800-(0.4*18000*2*1.6))/45900.
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s) we can find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Square Footing using the formula - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal.
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 in Soil-(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascalOpenImg
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(0.3*Unit Weight of Soil*Diameter of Section*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascalOpenImg
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