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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=qnf-((CsNc)+(σs(Nq-1)))0.5γB
Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?qnf - Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?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?

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3.2578Edit=150Edit-((5Edit9Edit)+(45.9Edit(2.01Edit-1)))0.518Edit2Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nγ=qnf-((CsNc)+(σs(Nq-1)))0.5γB
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nγ=150kN/m²-((5kPa9)+(45.9kN/m²(2.01-1)))0.518kN/m³2m
Next Step Convert Units
Nγ=150000Pa-((5000Pa9)+(45900Pa(2.01-1)))0.518000N/m³2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nγ=150000-((50009)+(45900(2.01-1)))0.5180002
Next Step Evaluate
Nγ=3.25783333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nγ=3.2578

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge 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 Bearing Capacity
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.
Symbol: qnf
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
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 Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity
Nγ=qfc-((CNc)+(γDfootingNq))0.5γB
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Safe Bearing Capacity
Nγ=((qsafs)-(fsσs))-((CNc)+(σs(Nq-1)))0.5γB

Other formulas in Bearing Capacity Factors category

​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion given Ultimate Bearing Capacity
Nc=qfc-((γDfootingNq)+(0.5γBNγ))C
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge given Ultimate Bearing Capacity
Nq=qfc-((CNc)+(0.5γBNγ))γDfooting

How to Evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge evaluator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(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 Weight given Effective Surcharge is defined as the measure of soil's ability to support loads, influenced by effective surcharge and weight. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is denoted by Nγ symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge, enter Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qnf), 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 Weight given Effective Surcharge

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge?
The formula of Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge is expressed as Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing). Here is an example- 3.283333 = (150000-((5000*9)+(45900*(2.01-1))))/(0.5*18000*2).
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Effective Surcharge?
With Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qnf), 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 Weight given Effective Surcharge using the formula - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(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-((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
  • Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight=(((Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety)-(Factor of Safety*Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal))-((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing)OpenImg
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