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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. Check FAQs
Cs=qf-((γD)Nq)Nc
Cs - Cohesion of Soil?qf - Ultimate Bearing Capacity?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?D - Depth of Footing?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?

Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing Example

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2.6065Edit=60Edit-((18Edit1.01Edit)2.01Edit)9Edit
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Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cs=qf-((γD)Nq)Nc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cs=60kPa-((18kN/m³1.01m)2.01)9
Next Step Convert Units
Cs=60000Pa-((18000N/m³1.01m)2.01)9
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cs=60000-((180001.01)2.01)9
Next Step Evaluate
Cs=2606.46666666667Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cs=2.60646666666667kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cs=2.6065kPa

Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing Formula Elements

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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.
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Cohesion of Soil

​Go Cohesion of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Cs=qfc-(σsNq)Nc
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
Cs=qf-(σs)5.7
​Go Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Unit Weight of Soil
Cs=qf-(γD)5.7

Other formulas in Terzaghi's Analysis Purely Cohesive Soil category

​Go Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
qf=((CsNc)+(σsNq))
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil
Nc=qfc-((σs)Nq)Cs
​Go Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
σs=qf-(CsNc)Nq
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil
Nq=qf-(CsNc)σs

How to Evaluate Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?

Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing evaluator uses Cohesion of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion to evaluate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing is defined as the internal molecular attraction resisting shearing forces, crucial for determining footing stability with depth. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by Cs symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qf), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing (D), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing

What is the formula to find Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?
The formula of Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing is expressed as Cohesion of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion. Here is an example- 0.002627 = (60000-((18000*1.01)*2.01))/9.
How to calculate Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qf), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing (D), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) we can find Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing using the formula - Cohesion of Soil = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion.
What are the other ways to Calculate Cohesion of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cohesion of Soil-
  • Cohesion of Soil=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on CohesionOpenImg
  • Cohesion of Soil=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal))/5.7OpenImg
  • Cohesion of Soil=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing))/5.7OpenImg
Can the Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing be negative?
No, the Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing?
Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil 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 Cohesion of Soil for Purely Cohesive Soil given Depth of Footing can be measured.
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