Minimum Depth of Foundation in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Minimum Depth of Foundation is around 5 feet for a small residential building from ground level or at least 1.50 times the width of footing. And is denoted by D_min. Minimum Depth of Foundation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Minimum Depth of Foundation is always positive.

Formulas to find Minimum Depth of Foundation in Geotechnical Engineering

fxMinimum Depth of Foundation given Intensity of LoadingGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Minimum Depth of Foundation

fxIntensity of Loading given Minimum Depth of FoundationGo

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Intensity of LoadingGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal Go

fx Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Angle of Shearing Resistance Go

FAQ

What is the Minimum Depth of Foundation?

Minimum Depth of Foundation is around 5 feet for a small residential building from ground level or at least 1.50 times the width of footing. Minimum Depth of Foundation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Minimum Depth of Foundation is always positive.

Can the Minimum Depth of Foundation be negative?

No, the Minimum Depth of Foundation, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Minimum Depth of Foundation?

Minimum Depth of Foundation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Minimum Depth of Foundation can be measured.

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