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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=((qsafs)-(fsσ'))-((σs(Nq-1))+(0.5γBNγ))Nc
Cs - Cohesion of Soil?qsa - Safe Bearing Capacity?fs - Factor of Safety?σ' - Effective Surcharge?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?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?

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13.4237Edit=((70Edit2.8Edit)-(2.8Edit10Edit))-((45.9Edit(2.01Edit-1))+(0.518Edit2Edit1.6Edit))9Edit
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Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cs=((qsafs)-(fsσ'))-((σs(Nq-1))+(0.5γBNγ))Nc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cs=((70kN/m²2.8)-(2.810Pa))-((45.9kN/m²(2.01-1))+(0.518kN/m³2m1.6))9
Next Step Convert Units
Cs=((70000Pa2.8)-(2.810Pa))-((45900Pa(2.01-1))+(0.518000N/m³2m1.6))9
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cs=((700002.8)-(2.810))-((45900(2.01-1))+(0.51800021.6))9
Next Step Evaluate
Cs=13423.6666666667Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cs=13.4236666666667kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cs=13.4237kPa

Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Safe Bearing Capacity
Safe Bearing Capacity is the maximum pressure which the soil can carry safely without risk of shear failure.
Symbol: qsa
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Surcharge
Effective Surcharge 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: σ'
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
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.
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 Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity
Cs=qnf-((σs(Nq-1))+(0.5γBNγ))Nc

Other formulas in Terzaghi's Analysis in Water Table is Below the Base of Footing category

​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Bearing Capacity Factor
qf=(CsNc)+(γDNq)+(0.5γBNγ)
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Depth and Width of Footing
C=qfc-((γDfootingNq)+(0.5γBNγ))Nc

How to Evaluate Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity?

Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity evaluator uses Cohesion of Soil = (((Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety)-(Factor of Safety*Effective Surcharge))-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion to evaluate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity is defined as the maximum pressure a soil can support without shear failure; cohesion contributes to soil strength. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by Cs symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity, enter Safe Bearing Capacity (qsa), Factor of Safety (fs), Effective Surcharge (σ'), 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) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity

What is the formula to find Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity?
The formula of Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity is expressed as Cohesion of Soil = (((Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety)-(Factor of Safety*Effective Surcharge))-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion. Here is an example- 0.013475 = (((70000*2.8)-(2.8*10))-((45900*(2.01-1))+(0.5*18000*2*1.6)))/9.
How to calculate Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity?
With Safe Bearing Capacity (qsa), Factor of Safety (fs), Effective Surcharge (σ'), 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) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) we can find Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity using the formula - Cohesion of Soil = (((Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety)-(Factor of Safety*Effective Surcharge))-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/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=(Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on CohesionOpenImg
Can the Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity be negative?
No, the Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity?
Cohesion of Soil given Safe Bearing Capacity 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 given Safe Bearing Capacity can be measured.
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