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The Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear. Check FAQs
qf=((23)CsNc)+((γD)Nq)+(0.5γBNγ)
qf - Ultimate Bearing Capacity?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?D - Depth of Footing?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?B - Width of Footing?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?

Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing Example

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95.3418Edit=((23)5Edit9Edit)+((18Edit1.01Edit)2.01Edit)+(0.518Edit2Edit1.6Edit)
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Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
qf=((23)CsNc)+((γD)Nq)+(0.5γBNγ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qf=((23)5kPa9)+((18kN/m³1.01m)2.01)+(0.518kN/m³2m1.6)
Next Step Convert Units
qf=((23)5000Pa9)+((18000N/m³1.01m)2.01)+(0.518000N/m³2m1.6)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qf=((23)50009)+((180001.01)2.01)+(0.51800021.6)
Next Step Evaluate
qf=95341.8Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
qf=95.3418kPa

Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing Formula Elements

Variables
Ultimate Bearing Capacity
The Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.
Symbol: qf
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.
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.
Depth of Footing
Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity

​Go Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure
qf=((23)CsNc)+(σsNq)+(0.5γBNγ)

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 for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing?

Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing evaluator uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((2/3)*Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight) to evaluate the Ultimate Bearing Capacity, The Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing is defined as local shear failure occurs when a foundation's depth is insufficient, causing soil shear failure beneath the footing. Ultimate Bearing Capacity is denoted by qf symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing, enter Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing (D), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing

What is the formula to find Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing?
The formula of Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing is expressed as Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((2/3)*Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight). Here is an example- 0.09516 = ((2/3)*5000*9)+((18000*1.01)*2.01)+(0.5*18000*2*1.6).
How to calculate Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing?
With Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing (D), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) we can find Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing using the formula - Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((2/3)*Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight).
What are the other ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity-
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity=((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*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)OpenImg
Can the Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing be negative?
No, the Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing?
Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing is usually measured using the Kilopascal[kPa] for Pressure. Pascal[kPa], Bar[kPa], Pound Per Square Inch[kPa] are the few other units in which Bearing capacity for Local Shear Failure given Depth of Footing can be measured.
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