Ultimate Resistance in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Ultimate Resistance is the amount of load applied to a component beyond which the component will fail. And is denoted by Q_ul. Ultimate Resistance is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Ultimate Resistance is always negative.

Formulas to find Ultimate Resistance in Geotechnical Engineering

fxUltimate Resistance for Bearing Capacity SolutionGo

fxUltimate Resistance for Cohesive and Cohesion less SoilsGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Ultimate Resistance

fxWeight of Soil Contained within Failure PlaneGo

fxWeight of Shaft given Ultimate ResistanceGo

fxAverage Ultimate Skin-Friction Stress in Tension on Failure PlaneGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Bell Diameter Go

fx Shaft Diameter in Soil Mechanics Go

fx Bearing Capacity Factor Go

fx Shear Strength Reduction Factor in Soil Mechanics Go

fx Undrained Shear Strength Go

fx Shaft Weight in Soil Mechanics Go

fx Length of Soil Section Go

fx Skin Friction Stress in Soil Mechanics Go

fx Weight of Soil Go

FAQ

What is the Ultimate Resistance?

Ultimate Resistance is the amount of load applied to a component beyond which the component will fail. Ultimate Resistance is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Ultimate Resistance is always negative.

Can the Ultimate Resistance be negative?

Yes, the Ultimate Resistance, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Ultimate Resistance?

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

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