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Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil. Check FAQs
γ=qs-((1CstNc)+(σstripNq))0.5NγBstrip1
γ - Unit Weight of Soil?qs - Bearing Capacity?Cst - Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?σstrip - Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?Bstrip - Width of Footing for Strip Footing?

Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity Example

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19.7127Edit=110.819Edit-((116.15Edit1.93Edit)+(11.46Edit2.01Edit))0.51.6Edit3.59Edit1
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Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ=qs-((1CstNc)+(σstripNq))0.5NγBstrip1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ=110.819kPa-((116.15kPa1.93)+(11.46kN/m²2.01))0.51.63.59m1
Next Step Convert Units
γ=110819Pa-((116150Pa1.93)+(11460Pa2.01))0.51.63.59m1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ=110819-((1161501.93)+(114602.01))0.51.63.591
Next Step Evaluate
γ=19712.708913649N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
γ=19.712708913649kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ=19.7127kN/m³

Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity Formula Elements

Variables
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity
Bearing Capacity is the pressure exerted on the soil by a foundation or structural load, taking into account the soil's bearing capacity factors.
Symbol: qs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing
Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing is a measure of the intermolecular forces within the soil that enable it to resist being pulled apart.
Symbol: Cst
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing
Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing is the additional pressure exerted on the soil due to external loads, such as structures or other surface loads, which are distributed over a strip footing.
Symbol: σstrip
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
Symbol: Nq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil.
Symbol: Nγ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Footing for Strip Footing
Width of Footing for Strip Footing is the shorter dimension of the strip footing.
Symbol: Bstrip
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Unit Weight of Soil

​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Shape Factor
γ=qf-((scCNc)+(σ'Nq))0.5NγBsγ
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Round Footing and Bearing Capacity
γ=qs-((1.3CrNc)+(σroundNq))0.5NγBround0.6

Other formulas in Specialization of Terzaghi's Equations category

​Go Bearing Capacity depending on Shape Factors
qs=(scCNc)+(σsNq)+(0.5γBNγsγ)
​Go Cohesion of Soil depending on Shape Factors
C=qf-((σ'Nq)+(0.5γBNγsγ))scNc

How to Evaluate Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity?

Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity evaluator uses Unit Weight of Soil = (Bearing Capacity-((1*Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Width of Footing for Strip Footing*1) to evaluate the Unit Weight of Soil, The Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity formula is defined as the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil, when we have prior information of other parameters used for strip footing. Unit Weight of Soil is denoted by γ symbol.

How to evaluate Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity, enter Bearing Capacity (qs), Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing (Cst), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing strip), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Width of Footing for Strip Footing (Bstrip) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity

What is the formula to find Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity?
The formula of Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity is expressed as Unit Weight of Soil = (Bearing Capacity-((1*Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Width of Footing for Strip Footing*1). Here is an example- 0.019713 = (110819-((1*16150*1.93)+(11460*2.01)))/(0.5*1.6*3.59*1).
How to calculate Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity?
With Bearing Capacity (qs), Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing (Cst), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing strip), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Width of Footing for Strip Footing (Bstrip) we can find Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity using the formula - Unit Weight of Soil = (Bearing Capacity-((1*Cohesion of Soil given Strip Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge given Strip Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Width of Footing for Strip Footing*1).
What are the other ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Unit Weight of Soil-
  • Unit Weight of Soil=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Shape Factor dependent on Cohesion*Cohesion*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Width of Footing*Shape Factor Dependent on Unit Weight)OpenImg
  • Unit Weight of Soil=(Bearing Capacity-((1.3*Cohesion of Soil given Round Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge given Round Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Width of Footing for Round Footing*0.6)OpenImg
  • Unit Weight of Soil=(Bearing Capacity-((1.3*Cohesion of Soil given Square Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge given Square Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Width of Footing for Square Footing*0.8)OpenImg
Can the Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity be negative?
No, the Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity?
Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Centimeter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[kN/m³] are the few other units in which Unit Weight of Soil given Strip Footing and Bearing Capacity can be measured.
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