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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. Check FAQs
qfc=(σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ)
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?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?

Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing Example

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115.299Edit=(45.9Edit2.01Edit)+(0.418Edit2Edit1.6Edit)
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Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
qfc=(σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qfc=(45.9kN/m²2.01)+(0.418kN/m³2m1.6)
Next Step Convert Units
qfc=(45900Pa2.01)+(0.418000N/m³2m1.6)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qfc=(459002.01)+(0.41800021.6)
Next Step Evaluate
qfc=115299Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
qfc=115.299kPa

Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing Formula Elements

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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.
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 in Soil

​Go Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Strip Footing
qfc=(σsNq)+(0.5γBNγ)
​Go Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Circular Footing
qfc=(σsNq)+(0.3γdsectionNγ)

Other formulas in Bearing Capacity of Non cohesive Soil category

​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 Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Strip Footing
Nγ=qfc-(σsNq)0.5γB
​Go Unit Weight of Non Cohesive Soil given Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing
γ=qfc-(σsNq)0.5NγB

How to Evaluate Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing?

Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing evaluator uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil = (Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight) to evaluate the Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil, The Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing is defined as the value of bearing capacity of non cohesive soil when we have prior information of other parameters used. Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is denoted by qfc symbol.

How to evaluate Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing, enter Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing

What is the formula to find Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing?
The formula of Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing is expressed as Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil = (Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight). Here is an example- 0.11484 = (45900*2.01)+(0.4*18000*2*1.6).
How to calculate Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing?
With Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) we can find Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing using the formula - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil = (Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight).
What are the other ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil=(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
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil=(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.3*Unit Weight of Soil*Diameter of Section*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)OpenImg
Can the Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing be negative?
No, the Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing?
Bearing Capacity of Non Cohesive Soil for Square 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 Non Cohesive Soil for Square Footing can be measured.
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