Net Bearing Capacity in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Net Bearing Capacity is the maximum net pressure intensity to which the soil at the base of the foundation can be subjected without risk of shear failure. And is denoted by q_u. Net Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilopascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Net Bearing Capacity is always negative.

Formulas to find Net Bearing Capacity in Geotechnical Engineering

fxNet Bearing Capacity of Long Footing in Foundation Stability AnalysisGo

fxNet Bearing Capacity for Undrained Loading of Cohesive SoilsGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Alpha Footing Factor Go

fx Undrained Shear Strength of Soil Go

fx Bearing Capacity Factor Go

fx Effective Vertical Shear Stress in Soil Go

fx Bearing Capacity Factor Nq Go

fx Beta Footing Factor Go

fx Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Width of Footing Go

fx Value of Nγ Go

FAQ

What is the Net Bearing Capacity?

Net Bearing Capacity is the maximum net pressure intensity to which the soil at the base of the foundation can be subjected without risk of shear failure. Net Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilopascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Net Bearing Capacity is always negative.

Can the Net Bearing Capacity be negative?

Yes, the Net Bearing Capacity, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Net Bearing Capacity?

Net Bearing Capacity 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 Net Bearing Capacity can be measured.

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