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Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal 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=qg-qn
σs - Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal?qg - Gross Pressure?qn - Net Pressure?

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0.45Edit=60.9Edit-60.45Edit
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Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σs=qg-qn
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σs=60.9kN/m²-60.45kN/m²
Next Step Convert Units
σs=60900Pa-60450Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σs=60900-60450
Next Step Evaluate
σs=450Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
σs=0.45kN/m²

Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity Formula Elements

Variables
Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal
Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal 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.
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 the pressure exerted by the overlying soil or rock mass, minus the pore water pressure within the groundwater system.
Symbol: qn
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal

​Go Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing
σs=γD

Other formulas in Bearing Capacity of Soils category

​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil
qf=((Ctan(Φi))+(0.5γdBKP)(KPexp(πtan(Φi))-1))
​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity
qf=qnet+σs
​Go Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing Capacity
qnet=qf-σs
​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Depth of Footing
qf=qnet'+(γDfooting)

How to Evaluate Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity?

Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity evaluator uses Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Gross Pressure-Net Pressure to evaluate the Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal, The Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity formula is defined as the additional pressure exerted on groundwater due to external factors such as construction activities or changes in land use. Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal is denoted by σs symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity, enter Gross Pressure (qg) & Net Pressure (qn) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity

What is the formula to find Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity?
The formula of Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity is expressed as Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Gross Pressure-Net Pressure. Here is an example- 0.0459 = 60900-60450.
How to calculate Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity?
With Gross Pressure (qg) & Net Pressure (qn) we can find Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity using the formula - Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Gross Pressure-Net Pressure.
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal-
  • Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal=Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of FootingOpenImg
Can the Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity be negative?
No, the Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity?
Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity 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 Net Pressure Intensity can be measured.
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