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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=qfc-(((23)CsNc)+(σsNq))0.5γB
Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?qfc - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?B - Width of Footing?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure Example

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0.3078Edit=127.8Edit-(((23)5Edit9Edit)+(45.9Edit2.01Edit))0.518Edit2Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nγ=qfc-(((23)CsNc)+(σsNq))0.5γB
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nγ=127.8kPa-(((23)5kPa9)+(45.9kN/m²2.01))0.518kN/m³2m
Next Step Convert Units
Nγ=127800Pa-(((23)5000Pa9)+(45900Pa2.01))0.518000N/m³2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nγ=127800-(((23)50009)+(459002.01))0.5180002
Next Step Evaluate
Nγ=0.307833333333334
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nγ=0.3078

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

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight

​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight given Dimension of Footing
Nγ=qfc-(((23)CNc)+((γDfooting)Nq))0.5γB

Other formulas in General and Local Shear Failure category

​Go Mobilised Cohesion Corresponding to Local Shear Failure
Cm=(23)Cs
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Mobilised Cohesion Corresponding to Local Shear Failure
Cs=(32)Cm

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

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure evaluator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing) to evaluate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on the 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 Local Shear Failure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Width of Footing (B) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure?
The formula of Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure is expressed as Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing). Here is an example- 0.333333 = (127800-(((2/3)*5000*9)+(45900*2.01)))/(0.5*18000*2).
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Width of Footing (B) we can find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Local Shear Failure using the formula - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing).
What are the other ways to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight-
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing)OpenImg
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