Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure Formula

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Net Ultimate BC is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure. Check FAQs
qnu=(CNc)+(σs(Nq-1))+(0.5BγNγ)
qnu - Net Ultimate BC?C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?B - Width of Footing?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?

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86.589Edit=(1.27Edit9Edit)+(45.9Edit(2.01Edit-1))+(0.52Edit18Edit1.6Edit)
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Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
qnu=(CNc)+(σs(Nq-1))+(0.5BγNγ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qnu=(1.27kPa9)+(45.9kN/m²(2.01-1))+(0.52m18kN/m³1.6)
Next Step Convert Units
qnu=(1270Pa9)+(45900Pa(2.01-1))+(0.52m18000N/m³1.6)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qnu=(12709)+(45900(2.01-1))+(0.52180001.6)
Next Step Evaluate
qnu=86589Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
qnu=86.589kN/m²

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure Formula Elements

Variables
Net Ultimate BC
Net Ultimate BC is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.
Symbol: qnu
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
Symbol: C
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be between 0 to 50.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.
Symbol: σs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
Symbol: Nq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass 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.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil.
Symbol: Nγ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in General Shear Failure category

​Go Cohesion of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure
C=qnu-((σs(Nq-1))+(0.5BγNγ))Nc
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for General Shear Failure
Nc=qnu-((σs(Nq-1))+(0.5BγNγ))C

How to Evaluate Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure?

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure evaluator uses Net Ultimate BC = (Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight) to evaluate the Net Ultimate BC, The Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure is defined as the value of net ultimate bearing capacity when we have prior information of other parameters used. Net Ultimate BC is denoted by qnu symbol.

How to evaluate Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure, enter Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure

What is the formula to find Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure?
The formula of Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure is expressed as Net Ultimate BC = (Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight). Here is an example- 0.08613 = (1270*9)+(45900*(2.01-1))+(0.5*2*18000*1.6).
How to calculate Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure?
With Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) we can find Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure using the formula - Net Ultimate BC = (Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight).
Can the Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure be negative?
No, the Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure?
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure 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 Ultimate Bearing Capacity for General Shear Failure can be measured.
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