Gross Pressure in Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils 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.

Formulas to find Gross Pressure in Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils

fxGross Pressure Intensity given Net Pressure IntensityGo

fxGross Pressure Intensity given Average Unit Weight of SoilGo

Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils formulas that make use of Gross Pressure

fxAverage Unit Weight of Soil given Net Pressure IntensityGo

List of variables in Relationships of Weights and Volumes in Soils formulas

fx Net Pressure Go

fx Effective Surcharge in Kilopascal Go

fx Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Depth of Footing in Soil Go

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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