Bearing Pressure in Pavement Materials Formulas

The Bearing Pressure refers to the applied load divided by the area of the plate placed on the ground surface. And is denoted by P. Bearing Pressure is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Bearing Pressure is always positive.

Formulas to find Bearing Pressure in Pavement Materials

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Pavement Materials formulas that make use of Bearing Pressure

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List of variables in Pavement Materials formulas

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FAQ

What is the Bearing Pressure?

The Bearing Pressure refers to the applied load divided by the area of the plate placed on the ground surface. Bearing Pressure is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Bearing Pressure is always positive.

Can the Bearing Pressure be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Bearing Pressure?

Bearing Pressure is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/m²], Kilopascal[N/m²], Bar[N/m²] are the few other units in which Bearing Pressure can be measured.

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