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Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear. Check FAQs
qf=((Ctan(Φi))+(0.5γdBKP)(KPexp(πtan(Φi))-1))
qf - Ultimate Bearing Capacity?C - Prandtls Cohesion?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?γd - Dry Unit Weight of Soil?B - Width of Footing?KP - Coefficient of Passive Pressure?π - Archimedes' constant?

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60.6588Edit=((3Edittan(82.87Edit))+(0.50.073Edit0.23Edit2E-5Edit)(2E-5Editexp(3.1416tan(82.87Edit))-1))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
qf=((Ctan(Φi))+(0.5γdBKP)(KPexp(πtan(Φi))-1))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qf=((3kgf/m²tan(82.87°))+(0.50.073kN/m³0.23m2E-5)(2E-5exp(πtan(82.87°))-1))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
qf=((3kgf/m²tan(82.87°))+(0.50.073kN/m³0.23m2E-5)(2E-5exp(3.1416tan(82.87°))-1))
Next Step Convert Units
qf=((29.4199Patan(1.4464rad))+(0.573N/m³0.23m2E-5)(2E-5exp(3.1416tan(1.4464rad))-1))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qf=((29.4199tan(1.4464))+(0.5730.232E-5)(2E-5exp(3.1416tan(1.4464))-1))
Next Step Evaluate
qf=60658.8391394019Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
qf=60.6588391394019kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
qf=60.6588kPa

Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil Formula Elements

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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.
Symbol: qf
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Prandtls Cohesion
Prandtls Cohesion is the component of shear strength of a rock or soil that is independent of interparticle friction.
Symbol: C
Measurement: PressureUnit: kgf/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a measure of the soil's resistance to shear stress. It represents the angle at which soil particles resist sliding over each other.
Symbol: Φi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
Dry Unit Weight of Soil
The Dry Unit Weight of Soil is the weight of soil solids per unit of total volume of soil mass.
Symbol: γd
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
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.
Coefficient of Passive Pressure
Coefficient of Passive Pressure is the ratio of lateral earth pressure exerted by soil when it is in a passive state, meaning the soil is being pushed or compacted laterally.
Symbol: KP
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)
exp
n an exponential function, the value of the function changes by a constant factor for every unit change in the independent variable.
Syntax: exp(Number)
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity

​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity
qf=qnet+σs
​Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Depth of Footing
qf=qnet'+(γDfooting)

Other formulas in Bearing Capacity of Soils category

​Go Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing
σs=γD
​Go Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing Capacity
qnet=qf-σs
​Go Net Safe Bearing Capacity
qnsa=qnet'FOS
​Go Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Net Safe Bearing Capacity
qnet'=qnsaFOS

How to Evaluate Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil?

Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil evaluator uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Prandtls Cohesion/tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))+(0.5*Dry Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*sqrt(Coefficient of Passive Pressure))*(Coefficient of Passive Pressure*exp(pi*tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))-1)) to evaluate the Ultimate Bearing Capacity, The Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil formula is defined as the maximum load per unit area that a soil foundation can support without undergoing shear failure. Ultimate Bearing Capacity is denoted by qf symbol.

How to evaluate Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil, enter Prandtls Cohesion (C), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i), Dry Unit Weight of Soil d), Width of Footing (B) & Coefficient of Passive Pressure (KP) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil

What is the formula to find Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil?
The formula of Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil is expressed as Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Prandtls Cohesion/tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))+(0.5*Dry Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*sqrt(Coefficient of Passive Pressure))*(Coefficient of Passive Pressure*exp(pi*tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))-1)). Here is an example- 0.060659 = ((29.4199499999979/tan(1.44635435112743))+(0.5*73*0.23*sqrt(2E-05))*(2E-05*exp(pi*tan(1.44635435112743))-1)).
How to calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil?
With Prandtls Cohesion (C), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i), Dry Unit Weight of Soil d), Width of Footing (B) & Coefficient of Passive Pressure (KP) we can find Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil using the formula - Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Prandtls Cohesion/tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))+(0.5*Dry Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*sqrt(Coefficient of Passive Pressure))*(Coefficient of Passive Pressure*exp(pi*tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))-1)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and , Tangent (tan), Exponential Growth (exp), Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ultimate Bearing Capacity-
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity=Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil+Effective Surcharge in Kilo PascalOpenImg
  • Ultimate Bearing Capacity=Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity+(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil)OpenImg
Can the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil be negative?
No, the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil?
Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface 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 under Long Footing at Surface of Soil can be measured.
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