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Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing. Check FAQs
D=qg-qnγ
D - Depth of Footing?qg - Gross Pressure?qn - Net Pressure?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?

Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity Example

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2.55Edit=60.9Edit-15Edit18Edit
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Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
D=qg-qnγ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
D=60.9kN/m²-15kN/m²18kN/m³
Next Step Convert Units
D=60900Pa-15000Pa18000N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
D=60900-1500018000
LAST Step Evaluate
D=2.55m

Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity 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.
Gross Pressure
Gross Pressure is the total pressure at the base of the footing due to the weight of the superstructure and earth fill if any.
Symbol: qg
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Net Pressure
Net Pressure is defined as the excess pressure.
Symbol: qn
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
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 Minor Normal Stress
D=σminγ
​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

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 Net Pressure Intensity?

Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity evaluator uses Depth of Footing = (Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/Unit Weight of Soil to evaluate the Depth of Footing, The Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity 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 Net Pressure Intensity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity, enter Gross Pressure (qg), Net Pressure (qn) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity

What is the formula to find Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity?
The formula of Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity is expressed as Depth of Footing = (Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/Unit Weight of Soil. Here is an example- 1.111111 = (60900-15000)/18000.
How to calculate Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity?
With Gross Pressure (qg), Net Pressure (qn) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) we can find Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity using the formula - Depth of Footing = (Gross Pressure-Net Pressure)/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=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=Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^4)OpenImg
Can the Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity be negative?
No, the Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity?
Depth of Footing given Net Pressure Intensity 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 Net Pressure Intensity can be measured.
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