Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure Formula

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Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil. Check FAQs
Nγ=qnu-((cNc)+(σs(Nq-1)))0.5Bγ
Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?qnu - Net Ultimate BC?c - Cohesion in Soil?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?B - Width of Footing?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?

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2.2568Edit=87Edit-((2.05Edit9Edit)+(45.9Edit(2.01Edit-1)))0.52Edit18Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nγ=qnu-((cNc)+(σs(Nq-1)))0.5Bγ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nγ=87kN/m²-((2.05Pa9)+(45.9kN/m²(2.01-1)))0.52m18kN/m³
Next Step Convert Units
Nγ=87000Pa-((2.05Pa9)+(45900Pa(2.01-1)))0.52m18000N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nγ=87000-((2.059)+(45900(2.01-1)))0.5218000
Next Step Evaluate
Nγ=2.25680833333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nγ=2.2568

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Net Ultimate BC
Net Ultimate BC is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.
Symbol: qnu
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion in Soil
Cohesion in 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: c
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Other formulas in General Shear Failure category

​Go Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure
qnu=(CNc)+(σs(Nq-1))+(0.5BγNγ)
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure
C=qnu-((σs(Nq-1))+(0.5BγNγ))Nc

How to Evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure evaluator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate BC-((Cohesion in Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil) to evaluate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on unit weight when we have prior information of other parameters used. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is denoted by Nγ symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure, enter Net Ultimate BC (qnu), Cohesion in Soil (c), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) and hit the calculate button.

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What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure?
The formula of Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure is expressed as Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate BC-((Cohesion in Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil). Here is an example- 2.282308 = (87000-((2.05*9)+(45900*(2.01-1))))/(0.5*2*18000).
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure?
With Net Ultimate BC (qnu), Cohesion in Soil (c), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) we can find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for General Shear Failure using the formula - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate BC-((Cohesion in Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil).
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