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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. Check FAQs
C=qfc-((σsNq)+((0.5γBNγ)(1-0.2(BL))))(Nc)(1+0.3(BL))
C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?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?L - Length of Footing?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?

Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor Example

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0.9296Edit=127.8Edit-((45.9Edit2.01Edit)+((0.518Edit2Edit1.6Edit)(1-0.2(2Edit4Edit))))(9Edit)(1+0.3(2Edit4Edit))
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Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=qfc-((σsNq)+((0.5γBNγ)(1-0.2(BL))))(Nc)(1+0.3(BL))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=127.8kPa-((45.9kN/m²2.01)+((0.518kN/m³2m1.6)(1-0.2(2m4m))))(9)(1+0.3(2m4m))
Next Step Convert Units
C=127800Pa-((45900Pa2.01)+((0.518000N/m³2m1.6)(1-0.2(2m4m))))(9)(1+0.3(2m4m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=127800-((459002.01)+((0.51800021.6)(1-0.2(24))))(9)(1+0.3(24))
Next Step Evaluate
C=929.565217391306Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
C=0.929565217391306kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C=0.9296kPa

Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor Formula Elements

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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.
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.
Length of Footing
Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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 in Soil as Kilopascal

​Go Cohesion of Soil given Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing
C=qfc-((σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ))(Nc)(1+0.3(BL))

Other formulas in Frictional Cohesive Soil category

​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing
qfc=((CNc)(1+0.3(BL)))+(σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ)
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Rectangular Footing
Nc=qfc-((σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ))(C)(1+0.3(BL))

How to Evaluate Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?

Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor evaluator uses Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (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)*(1-0.2*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))))/((Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))) to evaluate the Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal, The Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor is defined as the value of cohesion of soil when we have prior information of other parameters used. Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), 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), Length of Footing (L) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor

What is the formula to find Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?
The formula of Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor is expressed as Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (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)*(1-0.2*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))))/((Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))). Here is an example- 0.000974 = (127800-((45900*2.01)+((0.5*18000*2*1.6)*(1-0.2*(2/4)))))/((9)*(1+0.3*(2/4))).
How to calculate Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), 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), Length of Footing (L) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) we can find Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor using the formula - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (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)*(1-0.2*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))))/((Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal-
  • Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal=(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)))/((Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))OpenImg
Can the Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor be negative?
No, the Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?
Cohesion of Soil for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor 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 Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor can be measured.
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