Depth of Footing in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing. And is denoted by D. Depth of Footing is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Footing is always positive.

Formulas to find Depth of Footing in Geotechnical Engineering

fxDepth of Footing given Minor Normal StressGo

fxDepth of Footing given Major Normal StressGo

fxDepth of Footing given Angle of Inclination from HorizontalGo

fxDepth of Footing given Net Pressure IntensityGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Depth of Footing

fxLoad Intensity on Foundation given SettlementGo

fxSettlement in Foundation due to Load applied on FoundationGo

fxMinor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of SoilGo

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal StressGo

fxUltimate Bearing Capacity provided Angle of Inclination from HorizontalGo

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Angle of Inclination from HorizontalGo

fxUltimate Bearing Capacity given Angle of Shearing ResistanceGo

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Angle of Shearing ResistanceGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Minor Principal Stress in Soil Go

fx Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Major Principal Stress in Soil Go

fx Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil Go

fx Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil Go

fx Gross Pressure Go

fx Net Pressure Go

FAQ

What is the Depth of Footing?

Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing. Depth of Footing is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Footing is always positive.

Can the Depth of Footing be negative?

No, the Depth of Footing, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Depth of Footing?

Depth of Footing 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 can be measured.

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