Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil 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_fc. Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil is usually measured using the Kilopascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil is always positive.

Formulas to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil in Geotechnical Engineering

fxUltimate Bearing Capacity given Factor of SafetyGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil

fxNet Safe Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing CapacityGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Net Safe Bearing Capacity Go

fx Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil Go

fx Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal Go

FAQ

What is the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil?

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

Can the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil?

Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil 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 of Soil can be measured.

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