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Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing. Check FAQs
D=qfγ(tan(iπ180))4
D - Depth of Footing?qf - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal Example

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11.5316Edit=0.03Edit18Edit(tan(64Edit3.1416180))4
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Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
D=qfγ(tan(iπ180))4
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
D=0.03kPa18kN/m³(tan(64°π180))4
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
D=0.03kPa18kN/m³(tan(64°3.1416180))4
Next Step Convert Units
D=0.03kPa18000N/m³(tan(1.117rad3.1416180))4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
D=0.0318000(tan(1.1173.1416180))4
Next Step Evaluate
D=11.5316063177005m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
D=11.5316m

Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
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.
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil
The Ultimate Bearing Capacity in soil mechanics 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.
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
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)

Other Formulas to find Depth of Footing

​Go Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress
D=σminγ
​Go Depth of Footing given Major Normal Stress
D=σmajorγ(tan(i))2
​Go Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity
D=qg-qnγ

Other formulas in Minimum Depth of Foundation by Rankine's Analysis category

​Go Major Stress during Shear Failure by Rankine Analysis
σmajor=σmin(tan(i180π))2+(2Cstan(i180π))
​Go Minor Normal Stress during Shear Failure by Rankine Analysis
σmin=σmajor-(2Cstan((i)))(tan((i)))2
​Go Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil
σmin=γD
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress
γ=σminD

How to Evaluate Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal?

Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal evaluator uses Depth of Footing = Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^4) to evaluate the Depth of Footing, The Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal is defined as the value of depth of footing when we have prior information of other parameters used. Depth of Footing is denoted by D symbol.

How to evaluate Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qf), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal

What is the formula to find Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal?
The formula of Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal is expressed as Depth of Footing = Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^4). Here is an example- 4.721999 = 30/(18000*(tan((1.11701072127616*pi)/180))^4).
How to calculate Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qf), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) we can find Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal using the formula - Depth of Footing = Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^4). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Depth of Footing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Depth of Footing-
  • Depth of Footing=Minor Principal Stress in Soil/Unit Weight of SoilOpenImg
  • Depth of Footing=Major Principal Stress in Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*(tan(Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))^2)OpenImg
  • Depth of Footing=(Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/Unit Weight of SoilOpenImg
Can the Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal be negative?
No, the Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal?
Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal can be measured.
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