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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-(σsNq)0.4γB
Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?qfc - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?B - Width of Footing?

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2.4681Edit=127.8Edit-(45.9Edit2.01Edit)0.418Edit2Edit
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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nγ=qfc-(σsNq)0.4γB
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nγ=127.8kPa-(45.9kN/m²2.01)0.418kN/m³2m
Next Step Convert Units
Nγ=127800Pa-(45900Pa2.01)0.418000N/m³2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nγ=127800-(459002.01)0.4180002
Next Step Evaluate
Nγ=2.468125
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nγ=2.4681

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing 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.
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 for Strip Footing
Nγ=qfc-(σsNq)0.5γB
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Circular Footing
Nγ=qfc-(σsNq)0.3γdsection

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 Surcharge for Strip Footing
Nq=qfc-(0.5γBNγ)σs
​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 Unit Weight for Square Footing?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing evaluator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/(0.4*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 Square Footing 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 Square Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), 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 Square Footing

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing?
The formula of Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing is expressed as Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing). Here is an example- 2.5 = (127800-(45900*2.01))/(0.4*18000*2).
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Square Footing?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), 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 Square Footing using the formula - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/(0.4*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-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing)OpenImg
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/(0.3*Unit Weight of Soil*Diameter of Section)OpenImg
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