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.
Symbol: qu
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Alpha Footing Factor
Alpha Footing Factor is a dimensionless coefficient that is used in bearing capacity equations. It modifies the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil.
Symbol: αf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Undrained Shear Strength of Soil
Undrained Shear Strength of Soil is the shear strength of a soil when it is subjected to rapid loading and does not have enough time to drain.
Symbol: Cu
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor
Bearing Capacity Factor is empirically derived factor used in a bearing capacity equation that usually correlates with the angle of internal friction of the soil.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Effective Vertical Shear Stress in Soil
Effective Vertical Shear Stress in soil is the total vertical stress acting at a point below the ground surface is due to the weight of everything lying above soil, water, and surface loading.
Symbol: σvo
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor Nq
Bearing Capacity Factor Nq used in a bearing capacity equation that correlates with the angle of internal friction of soil.
Symbol: Nq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Beta Footing Factor
Beta Footing Factor in slope stability often relate to bearing capacity, safety factors, and load distribution. It is 0.5 for strip footings, 0.4 for square footings, and 0.6 for circular footings.
Symbol: βf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil 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.
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.
Value of Nγ
Value of Nγ is bearing capacity factor.
Symbol: Nγ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.