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Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing. Check FAQs
D=σminγ
D - Depth of Footing?σmin - Minor Principal Stress in Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?

Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress Example

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5.3389Edit=0.0961Edit18Edit
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Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
D=σminγ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
D=0.0961MPa18kN/m³
Next Step Convert Units
D=96100Pa18000N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
D=9610018000
Next Step Evaluate
D=5.33888888888889m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
D=5.3389m

Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Minor Principal Stress in Soil
Minor Principal Stress in Soil is defined as the plane carrying minimum normal stress is known as minor. principal plane and the stress acting on it is called as minor principal stress.
Symbol: σmin
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
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.

Other Formulas to find Depth of Footing

​Go Depth of Footing given Major Normal Stress
D=σmajorγ(tan(i))2
​Go Depth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from Horizontal
D=qfγ(tan(iπ180))4
​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 Minor Normal Stress?

Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress evaluator uses Depth of Footing = Minor Principal Stress in Soil/Unit Weight of Soil to evaluate the Depth of Footing, The Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress 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 Minor Normal Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress, enter Minor Principal Stress in Soil min) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress

What is the formula to find Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress?
The formula of Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress is expressed as Depth of Footing = Minor Principal Stress in Soil/Unit Weight of Soil. Here is an example- 5.338889 = 96100/18000.
How to calculate Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress?
With Minor Principal Stress in Soil min) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) we can find Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress using the formula - Depth of Footing = Minor Principal Stress in Soil/Unit Weight of Soil.
What are the other ways to Calculate Depth of Footing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Depth of Footing-
  • 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=Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^4)OpenImg
  • Depth of Footing=(Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/Unit Weight of SoilOpenImg
Can the Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress be negative?
No, the Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress?
Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress 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 Minor Normal Stress can be measured.
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