Maximum Soil Pressure Formula

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Maximum Soil Pressure is the net intensity which is considered the ultimate bearing-capacity based on the quantity, settlement expected and the capability of a structure to bear this settlement. Check FAQs
q m=2P3L((B2)-eload)
q m - Maximum Soil Pressure?P - Axial Load on Soil?L - Length of Footing?B - Width of Footing?eload - Eccentricity of the Load on Soil?

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105.5692Edit=2631.99Edit34Edit((2Edit2)-2.25Edit)
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Maximum Soil Pressure Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Soil Pressure?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
q m=2P3L((B2)-eload)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q m=2631.99kN34m((2m2)-2.25mm)
Next Step Convert Units
q m=2631990N34m((2m2)-0.0023m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q m=263199034((22)-0.0023)
Next Step Evaluate
q m=105569.197360728Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
q m=105.569197360728kN/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
q m=105.5692kN/m²

Maximum Soil Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Maximum Soil Pressure
Maximum Soil Pressure is the net intensity which is considered the ultimate bearing-capacity based on the quantity, settlement expected and the capability of a structure to bear this settlement.
Symbol: q m
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Axial Load on Soil
Axial Load on Soil is defined as applying a force on a foundation directly along an axis of the foundation.
Symbol: P
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Footing
Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Width of Footing
Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Eccentricity of the Load on Soil
Eccentricity of the Load on Soil is the distance from the center of gravity of the column section to the center of gravity of the applied load.
Symbol: eload
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Foundation Stability Analysis category

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​Go Net Bearing Capacity for Undrained Loading of Cohesive Soils
qu=αfNqCu
​Go Maximum Bearing Pressure for Eccentric Loading Conventional Case
qm=(CgbL)(1+(6eloadb))
​Go Minimum Bearing Pressure for Eccentric Loading Conventional Case
qmin=(PbL)(1-(6eloadb))

How to Evaluate Maximum Soil Pressure?

Maximum Soil Pressure evaluator uses Maximum Soil Pressure = (2*Axial Load on Soil)/(3*Length of Footing*((Width of Footing/2)-Eccentricity of the Load on Soil)) to evaluate the Maximum Soil Pressure, The Maximum Soil Pressure formula is defined as the net-loading intensity which is considered the ultimate bearing-capacity based on the quantity, settlement expected and the capability of a structure to bear this settlement. Maximum Soil Pressure is denoted by q m symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Soil Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Soil Pressure, enter Axial Load on Soil (P), Length of Footing (L), Width of Footing (B) & Eccentricity of the Load on Soil (eload) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Soil Pressure

What is the formula to find Maximum Soil Pressure?
The formula of Maximum Soil Pressure is expressed as Maximum Soil Pressure = (2*Axial Load on Soil)/(3*Length of Footing*((Width of Footing/2)-Eccentricity of the Load on Soil)). Here is an example- 0.105569 = (2*631990)/(3*4*((2/2)-0.00225)).
How to calculate Maximum Soil Pressure?
With Axial Load on Soil (P), Length of Footing (L), Width of Footing (B) & Eccentricity of the Load on Soil (eload) we can find Maximum Soil Pressure using the formula - Maximum Soil Pressure = (2*Axial Load on Soil)/(3*Length of Footing*((Width of Footing/2)-Eccentricity of the Load on Soil)).
Can the Maximum Soil Pressure be negative?
Yes, the Maximum Soil Pressure, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Soil Pressure?
Maximum Soil 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 Soil Pressure can be measured.
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