Ultimate Point Load in Pile Foundations Formulas

Ultimate Point Load is the product of end-bearing area of pile and bearing capacity of soil. And is denoted by Q_b. Ultimate Point Load is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Ultimate Point Load is always positive.

Formulas to find Ultimate Point Load in Pile Foundations

fxUltimate Tip Load for Piles Installed in Cohesive SoilsGo

List of variables in Pile Foundations formulas

fx Base Area of Pile Go

fx Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion Go

fx Undrained Strength in Shear Go

FAQ

What is the Ultimate Point Load?

Ultimate Point Load is the product of end-bearing area of pile and bearing capacity of soil. Ultimate Point Load is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Ultimate Point Load is always positive.

Can the Ultimate Point Load be negative?

No, the Ultimate Point Load, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Ultimate Point Load?

Ultimate Point Load is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Ultimate Point Load can be measured.

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