Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Net Safe Bearing Capacity is the maximum allowable pressure that can be applied to the soil beneath a structure without risking shear failure or excessive settlement. And is denoted by q_nsa'. Net Safe Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Net Safe Bearing Capacity is always positive.

Formulas to find Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Geotechnical Engineering

fxNet Safe Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing CapacityGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Net Safe Bearing Capacity

fxUltimate Bearing Capacity given Factor of SafetyGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil Go

fx Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal Go

fx Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil Go

FAQ

What is the Net Safe Bearing Capacity?

Net Safe Bearing Capacity is the maximum allowable pressure that can be applied to the soil beneath a structure without risking shear failure or excessive settlement. Net Safe Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Net Safe Bearing Capacity is always positive.

Can the Net Safe Bearing Capacity be negative?

No, the Net Safe Bearing Capacity, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What 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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