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Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear. Check FAQs
qfc=((CNc)(1+0.3(BL)))+(σsNq)+((0.5γBNγ)(1-0.2(BL)))
qfc - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?B - Width of Footing?L - Length of Footing?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?

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131.3235Edit=((1.27Edit9Edit)(1+0.3(2Edit4Edit)))+(45.9Edit2.01Edit)+((0.518Edit2Edit1.6Edit)(1-0.2(2Edit4Edit)))
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Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
qfc=((CNc)(1+0.3(BL)))+(σsNq)+((0.5γBNγ)(1-0.2(BL)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qfc=((1.27kPa9)(1+0.3(2m4m)))+(45.9kN/m²2.01)+((0.518kN/m³2m1.6)(1-0.2(2m4m)))
Next Step Convert Units
qfc=((1270Pa9)(1+0.3(2m4m)))+(45900Pa2.01)+((0.518000N/m³2m1.6)(1-0.2(2m4m)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qfc=((12709)(1+0.3(24)))+(459002.01)+((0.51800021.6)(1-0.2(24)))
Next Step Evaluate
qfc=131323.5Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
qfc=131.3235kPa

Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor Formula Elements

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Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.
Symbol: qfc
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
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.
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.
Length of Footing
Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
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 to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil

​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing
qfc=((CNc)(1+0.3(BL)))+(σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ)

Other formulas in Frictional Cohesive Soil category

​Go Cohesion of Soil given Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing
C=qfc-((σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ))(Nc)(1+0.3(BL))
​Go Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Rectangular Footing
Nc=qfc-((σsNq)+(0.4γBNγ))(C)(1+0.3(BL))

How to Evaluate Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?

Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor evaluator uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil = ((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+((0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)*(1-0.2*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))) to evaluate the Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil, The Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor is defined as the value of bearing capacity when we have prior information of other parameters used. Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is denoted by qfc symbol.

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

FAQs on Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor

What is the formula to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?
The formula of Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor is expressed as Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil = ((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+((0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)*(1-0.2*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))). Here is an example- 0.130864 = ((1270*9)*(1+0.3*(2/4)))+(45900*2.01)+((0.5*18000*2*1.6)*(1-0.2*(2/4))).
How to calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?
With Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Width of Footing (B), Length of Footing (L), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) we can find Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor using the formula - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil = ((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+((0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)*(1-0.2*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing))).
What are the other ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil=((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)*(1+0.3*(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)))+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.4*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)OpenImg
Can the Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor be negative?
No, the Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor?
Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor 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 Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Rectangular Footing given Shape Factor can be measured.
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