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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=qf-(CsNc)Nq
σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?qf - Ultimate Bearing Capacity?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?

Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil Example

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7.4627Edit=60Edit-(5Edit9Edit)2.01Edit
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Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σs=qf-(CsNc)Nq
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σs=60kPa-(5kPa9)2.01
Next Step Convert Units
σs=60000Pa-(5000Pa9)2.01
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σs=60000-(50009)2.01
Next Step Evaluate
σs=7462.68656716418Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σs=7.46268656716418kN/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σs=7.4627kN/m²

Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil 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.
Ultimate Bearing Capacity
The Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.
Symbol: qf
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
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.
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 Value of Bearing Capacity Factor
σs=qf-(5.7Cs)

Other formulas in Terzaghi's Analysis Purely Cohesive Soil category

​Go Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
qf=((CsNc)+(σsNq))
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil
Cs=qfc-(σsNq)Nc
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on cohesion for Purely Cohesive Soil
Nc=qfc-((σs)Nq)Cs
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Purely Cohesive Soil
Nq=qf-(CsNc)σs

How to Evaluate Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil?

Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge to evaluate the Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal, The Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil is defined as effective surcharge in purely cohesive soil refers to additional load applied, considering soil bearing capacity, for stability and settlement analysis. Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal is denoted by σs symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qf), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil is expressed as Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge. Here is an example- 0.0075 = (60000-(5000*9))/2.01.
How to calculate Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qf), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq) we can find Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil using the formula - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge.
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=Ultimate Bearing Capacity-(5.7*Cohesion of Soil)OpenImg
Can the Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil be negative?
No, the Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil?
Effective Surcharge given Bearing Capacity for Purely Cohesive Soil 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 for Purely Cohesive Soil can be measured.
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