Bearing Capacity in Bearing Capacity of Soil by Terzaghi's Analysis Formulas

Bearing Capacity is the pressure exerted on the soil by a foundation or structural load, taking into account the soil’s bearing capacity factors. And is denoted by q_s. Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilopascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Bearing Capacity is always positive.

Formulas to find Bearing Capacity in Bearing Capacity of Soil by Terzaghi's Analysis

fxBearing Capacity depending on Shape FactorsGo

Bearing Capacity of Soil by Terzaghi's Analysis formulas that make use of Bearing Capacity

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing CapacityGo

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Round Footing and Bearing CapacityGo

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Square Footing and Bearing CapacityGo

List of variables in Bearing Capacity of Soil by Terzaghi's Analysis formulas

fx Shape Factor dependent on Cohesion Go

fx Cohesion Go

fx Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion Go

fx Effective Surcharge (KN/m2) Go

fx Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge Go

fx Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Width of Footing Go

fx Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight Go

fx Shape Factor Dependent on Unit Weight Go

FAQ

What is the Bearing Capacity?

Bearing Capacity is the pressure exerted on the soil by a foundation or structural load, taking into account the soil’s bearing capacity factors. Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilopascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Bearing Capacity is always positive.

Can the Bearing Capacity be negative?

No, the Bearing Capacity, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Bearing Capacity?

Bearing Capacity 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 can be measured.

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