Maximum Bearing Pressure in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Maximum Bearing Pressure is the maximum average contact pressure between the foundation and the soil which should not produce shear failure in the soil. And is denoted by q_m. Maximum Bearing Pressure is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Maximum Bearing Pressure is always negative.

Formulas to find Maximum Bearing Pressure in Geotechnical Engineering

fxMaximum Bearing Pressure for Eccentric Loading Conventional CaseGo

fxMaximum Bearing PressureGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Circumference of Group in Foundation Go

fx Breadth of Dam Go

fx Length of Footing Go

fx Eccentricity of the Load on Soil Go

fx Axial Load on Soil Go

fx Area of Footing Go

fx Loading Eccentricity 1 Go

fx Principal Axis 1 Go

fx Radius of Gyration 1 Go

fx Loading Eccentricity 2 Go

fx Principal Axis 2 Go

fx Radius of Gyration 2 Go

FAQ

What is the Maximum Bearing Pressure?

Maximum Bearing Pressure is the maximum average contact pressure between the foundation and the soil which should not produce shear failure in the soil. Maximum Bearing Pressure is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Maximum Bearing Pressure is always negative.

Can the Maximum Bearing Pressure be negative?

Yes, the Maximum Bearing Pressure, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Maximum Bearing Pressure?

Maximum Bearing 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 Maximum Bearing Pressure can be measured.

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