Net Safe Bearing Capacity Formula

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Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil is the net ultimate bearing capacity divided by factor of safety. Check FAQs
qnsa=qnet'FOS
qnsa - Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil?qnet' - Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity?FOS - Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil?

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1.8929Edit=5.3Edit2.8Edit
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Net Safe Bearing Capacity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
qnsa=qnet'FOS
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qnsa=5.3kN/m²2.8
Next Step Convert Units
qnsa=5300Pa2.8
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qnsa=53002.8
Next Step Evaluate
qnsa=1892.85714285714Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
qnsa=1.89285714285714kN/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
qnsa=1.8929kN/m²

Net Safe Bearing Capacity Formula Elements

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Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil
Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil is the net ultimate bearing capacity divided by factor of safety.
Symbol: qnsa
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is the maximum load per unit area that a soil can withstand without failure under the conditions imposed by the presence of groundwater.
Symbol: qnet'
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil
Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil expresses how much stronger a soil is than it needs to be for an intended load.
Symbol: FOS
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Bearing Capacity of Soils category

​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil
qf=((Ctan(Φi))+(0.5γdBKP)(KPexp(πtan(Φi))-1))
​Go Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing
σs=γD
​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity
qf=qnet+σs
​Go Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing Capacity
qnet=qf-σs

How to Evaluate Net Safe Bearing Capacity?

Net Safe Bearing Capacity evaluator uses Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil = Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity/Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil to evaluate the Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil, The Net Safe Bearing Capacity formula is defined as the maximum allowable pressure or load that can be applied to the soil or rock beneath a structure without risking shear failure or excessive settlement. Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil is denoted by qnsa symbol.

How to evaluate Net Safe Bearing Capacity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Net Safe Bearing Capacity, enter Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qnet') & Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil (FOS) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Net Safe Bearing Capacity

What is the formula to find Net Safe Bearing Capacity?
The formula of Net Safe Bearing Capacity is expressed as Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil = Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity/Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil. Here is an example- 0.013679 = 5300/2.8.
How to calculate Net Safe Bearing Capacity?
With Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qnet') & Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil (FOS) we can find Net Safe Bearing Capacity using the formula - Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil = Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity/Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil.
Can the Net Safe Bearing Capacity be negative?
No, the Net Safe Bearing Capacity, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Net Safe Bearing Capacity?
Net Safe Bearing Capacity 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 Net Safe Bearing Capacity can be measured.
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