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Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure. Check FAQs
σs=qnf-((CsNc)+(0.5γBNγ))Nq-1
σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?qnf - Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?B - Width of Footing?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?

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103.6808Edit=150Edit-((5Edit9Edit)+(0.518Edit2Edit1.6Edit))2.01Edit-1
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Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σs=qnf-((CsNc)+(0.5γBNγ))Nq-1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σs=150kN/m²-((5kPa9)+(0.518kN/m³2m1.6))2.01-1
Next Step Convert Units
σs=15295.7432kgf/m²-((509.8581kgf/m²9)+(0.518kN/m³2m1.6))2.01-1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σs=15295.7432-((509.85819)+(0.51821.6))2.01-1
Next Step Evaluate
σs=103680.760871287Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σs=103.680760871287kN/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σs=103.6808kN/m²

Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor Formula Elements

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Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.
Symbol: σs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.
Symbol: qnf
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion of Soil
Cohesion of Soil is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
Symbol: Cs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Width of Footing
Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil.
Symbol: Nγ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
Symbol: Nq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal

​Go Effective Surcharge given Safe Bearing Capacity
σs=(qsafs)-((CsNc)+(0.5γBNγ))fs+Nq-1

Other formulas in Terzaghi's Analysis in Water Table is Below the Base of Footing category

​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Bearing Capacity Factor
qf=(CsNc)+(γDNq)+(0.5γBNγ)
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Depth and Width of Footing
C=qfc-((γDfootingNq)+(0.5γBNγ))Nc

How to Evaluate Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor?

Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor evaluator uses Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1) to evaluate the Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal, The Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor is defined as the bearing capacity factor optimally supports the load, ensuring stability and preventing soil failure. Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal is denoted by σs symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor, enter Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qnf), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor

What is the formula to find Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor?
The formula of Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor is expressed as Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1). Here is an example- 0.104718 = (150000-((5000*9)+(0.5*18000*2*1.6)))/(2.01-1).
How to calculate Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor?
With Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qnf), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) we can find Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor using the formula - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1).
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal-
  • Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal=((Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety)-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/(Factor of Safety+Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)OpenImg
Can the Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor be negative?
No, the Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor?
Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter[kN/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[kN/m²], Kilopascal[kN/m²], Bar[kN/m²] are the few other units in which Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity Factor can be measured.
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