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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=(1.3⋅C⋅Nc)+σs
qf - Ultimate Bearing Capacity?C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?

Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing Example

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60.759Edit=(1.3⋅1.27Edit⋅9Edit)+45.9Edit
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Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
qf=(1.3⋅C⋅Nc)+σs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
∴ qf=(1.3⋅1.27kPa⋅9)+45.9kN/m²
Next Step Convert Units
∴ qf=(1.3⋅1270Pa⋅9)+45900Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
∴ qf=(1.3⋅1270⋅9)+45900
Next Step Evaluate
∴qf=60759Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
∴qf=60.759kPa

Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing Formula Elements

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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.
Formulas to find Ultimate Bearing CapacityOpen Variable
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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: C
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be between 0 to 50.
Formulas to find Cohesion in Soil as KilopascalOpen Variable
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.
Formulas to find Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on CohesionOpen Variable
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.
Formulas to find Effective Surcharge in KiloPascalOpen Variable

Other Formulas to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity

​Go Bearing Capacity for Circular Footing given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
qf=(7.4⋅C)+σs
​Go Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Square Footing
qf=((C⋅Nc)⋅(1+0.3⋅(BL)))+σs

Other formulas in Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil category

​Go Cohesion of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Circular Footing
C=qf-σs1.3⋅Nc
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Circular Footing
Nc=qf-σs1.3⋅C
​Go Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Circular Footing
σs=(qf-(1.3⋅C⋅Nc))
​Go Cohesion of Soil for Circular Footing given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
C=qf-σs7.4

How to Evaluate Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing?

Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing evaluator uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity = (1.3*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal to evaluate the Ultimate Bearing Capacity, The Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing is defined as the value of bearing capacity of cohesive soil when we have prior information of other parameters used. Ultimate Bearing Capacity is denoted by qf symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing, enter Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal (σs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing?
The formula of Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing is expressed as Ultimate Bearing Capacity = (1.3*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal. Here is an example- 0.060759 = (1.3*1270*9)+45900.
How to calculate Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing?
With Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) & Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal (σs) we can find Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing using the formula - Ultimate Bearing Capacity = (1.3*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal.
What are the other ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity-
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity=(7.4*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascalOpenImg
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity=((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))+Effective Surcharge in KiloPascalOpenImg
Can the Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing be negative?
No, the Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing?
Bearing Capacity of Cohesive Soil for Circular 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 of Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing can be measured.
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