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Correction Factor Nq is the function of angle of internal friction Ø. Check FAQs
N q=1+tan(φ)
N q - Correction Factor Nq?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?

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2.0355Edit=1+tan(46Edit)
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Correction Factor for Circle and Square Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
N q=1+tan(φ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
N q=1+tan(46°)
Next Step Convert Units
N q=1+tan(0.8029rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
N q=1+tan(0.8029)
Next Step Evaluate
N q=2.03553031379026
LAST Step Rounding Answer
N q=2.0355

Correction Factor for Circle and Square Formula Elements

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Functions
Correction Factor Nq
Correction Factor Nq is the function of angle of internal friction Ø.
Symbol: N q
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Internal Friction
Angle of Internal Friction is the angle measured between the normal force and resultant force.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Correction Factor for Circle and Square?

Correction Factor for Circle and Square evaluator uses Correction Factor Nq = 1+tan(Angle of Internal Friction) to evaluate the Correction Factor Nq, The Correction Factor for Circle and Square formula is defined as the shape corrections for bearing-capacity factors of Shallow Foundations. Correction Factor Nq is denoted by N q symbol.

How to evaluate Correction Factor for Circle and Square using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Correction Factor for Circle and Square, enter Angle of Internal Friction (φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Correction Factor for Circle and Square

What is the formula to find Correction Factor for Circle and Square?
The formula of Correction Factor for Circle and Square is expressed as Correction Factor Nq = 1+tan(Angle of Internal Friction). Here is an example- 2.03553 = 1+tan(0.802851455917241).
How to calculate Correction Factor for Circle and Square?
With Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Correction Factor for Circle and Square using the formula - Correction Factor Nq = 1+tan(Angle of Internal Friction). This formula also uses Tangent function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Correction Factor Nq?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Correction Factor Nq-
  • Correction Factor Nq=1+(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)*(tan(Angle of Internal Friction))OpenImg
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