Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure Formula

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Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal is defined as the Intensity of Loading at the base of foundation, at which soil support fails in shear is called ultimate bearing capacity of soils in kilopascal. Check FAQs
q=(2(Ppq+Ppc+P)B)+(Ctan(φπ180))-γBtan(φπ180)4
q - Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal?Ppq - Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp?Ppc - Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp?P - Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp?B - Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics?C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?φ - Angle of Shearing Resistance?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

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1.3824Edit=(2(0.03Edit+0.07Edit+0.06Edit)0.232Edit)+(1.27Edittan(45Edit3.1416180))-18Edit0.232Edittan(45Edit3.1416180)4
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
q=(2(Ppq+Ppc+P)B)+(Ctan(φπ180))-γBtan(φπ180)4
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q=(2(0.03kPa+0.07kPa+0.06kPa)0.232m)+(1.27kPatan(45°π180))-18kN/m³0.232mtan(45°π180)4
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
q=(2(0.03kPa+0.07kPa+0.06kPa)0.232m)+(1.27kPatan(45°3.1416180))-18kN/m³0.232mtan(45°3.1416180)4
Next Step Convert Units
q=(2(30Pa+70Pa+60Pa)0.232m)+(1270Patan(0.7854rad3.1416180))-18000N/m³0.232mtan(0.7854rad3.1416180)4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q=(2(30+70+60)0.232)+(1270tan(0.78543.1416180))-180000.232tan(0.78543.1416180)4
Next Step Evaluate
q=1382.40849804036Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
q=1.38240849804036kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
q=1.3824kPa

Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure Formula Elements

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Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal
Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal is defined as the Intensity of Loading at the base of foundation, at which soil support fails in shear is called ultimate bearing capacity of soils in kilopascal.
Symbol: q
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp
Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp means that passive earth pressure which is produced by surcharge in kilopascal.
Symbol: Ppq
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp
Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp means that passive earth pressure which is produced by soil cohesion in kilopascal.
Symbol: Ppc
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp
Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp means that passive earth pressure which is produced by weight of the shear zone in Kilopascal.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics
Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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: C
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be between 0 to 50.
Angle of Shearing Resistance
Angle of Shearing Resistance is known as a component of the shear strength of the soils which is basically frictional material and composed of individual particles.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
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.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)

Other formulas in Passive Earth Pressure Theory category

​Go Passive Earth Pressure given Loading Intensity
Pp=(q-((Ctan(φπ180))-(γBtan(φπ180)4)))(B2)
​Go Angle of Shearing Resistance given Passive Earth Pressure
φd=atan(qB-(2Pp)BC-(γB24))

How to Evaluate Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure?

Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure evaluator uses Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal = ((2*(Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp))/Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)+(Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))-(Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/4 to evaluate the Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal, The Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure is defined as the value of loading intensity when we have prior information of other parameters used. Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal is denoted by q symbol.

How to evaluate Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure, enter Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp (Ppq), Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp (Ppc), Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp (P), Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics (B), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Angle of Shearing Resistance (φ) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure

What is the formula to find Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure?
The formula of Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure is expressed as Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal = ((2*(Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp))/Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)+(Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))-(Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/4. Here is an example- 0.001434 = ((2*(30+70+60))/0.232)+(1270*tan((0.785398163397301*pi)/180))-(18000*0.232*tan((0.785398163397301*pi)/180))/4.
How to calculate Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure?
With Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp (Ppq), Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp (Ppc), Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp (P), Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics (B), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Angle of Shearing Resistance (φ) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) we can find Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure using the formula - Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal = ((2*(Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp))/Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)+(Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))-(Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/4. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) function(s).
Can the Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure be negative?
No, the Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure?
Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure is usually measured using the Kilopascal[kPa] for Pressure. Pascal[kPa], Bar[kPa], Pound Per Square Inch[kPa] are the few other units in which Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure can be measured.
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