Depth of Point in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Depth of Point is the vertical distance from the ground surface to a specific point of interest below the surface. And is denoted by z. Depth of Point is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Point is always positive.

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Depth of Point

fxVertical Stress at Point in Boussinesq EquationGo

fxVertical Stress at Point in Westergaard EquationGo

fxTotal Concentrated Surface Load in Boussinesq EquationGo

fxTotal Concentrated Surface Load in Westergaard EquationGo

FAQ

What is the Depth of Point?

Depth of Point is the vertical distance from the ground surface to a specific point of interest below the surface. Depth of Point is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depth of Point is always positive.

Can the Depth of Point be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Depth of Point?

Depth of Point is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth of Point can be measured.

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