Gross Pressure in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Gross Pressure is the total pressure at the base of the footing due to the weight of the superstructure and earth fill if any. And is denoted by q_g. Gross Pressure is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Gross Pressure is always positive.

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Gross Pressure

fxDepth of Footing given Net Pressure IntensityGo

FAQ

What is the 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. Gross Pressure is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Gross Pressure is always positive.

Can the Gross Pressure be negative?

No, the Gross Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Gross Pressure?

Gross Pressure 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 Gross Pressure can be measured.

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