Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear. And is denoted by q_f. Ultimate Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilopascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Ultimate Bearing Capacity is always positive.

Formulas to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Geotechnical Engineering

fxUltimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of SoilGo

fxUltimate Bearing CapacityGo

fxUltimate Bearing Capacity given Depth of FootingGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Ultimate Bearing Capacity

fxNet Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing CapacityGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Prandtls Cohesion Go

fx Angle of Internal Friction of Soil Go

fx Dry Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Width of Footing Go

fx Coefficient of Passive Pressure Go

fx Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil Go

fx Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal Go

fx Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity Go

fx Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Depth of Footing in Soil Go

FAQ

What is the Ultimate Bearing Capacity?

Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear. Ultimate Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilopascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Ultimate Bearing Capacity is always positive.

Can the Ultimate Bearing Capacity be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Ultimate Bearing Capacity?

Ultimate Bearing Capacity 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 can be measured.

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