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B=qfc-(((23)CNc)+(σsNq))0.5Nγγ
B - Width of Footing?qfc - Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil?C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?Nc - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion?σs - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal?Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge?Nγ - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?

Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure Example

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1.939Edit=127.8Edit-(((23)1.27Edit9Edit)+(45.9Edit2.01Edit))0.51.6Edit18Edit
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Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
B=qfc-(((23)CNc)+(σsNq))0.5Nγγ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
B=127.8kPa-(((23)1.27kPa9)+(45.9kN/m²2.01))0.51.618kN/m³
Next Step Convert Units
B=127800Pa-(((23)1270Pa9)+(45900Pa2.01))0.51.618000N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
B=127800-(((23)12709)+(459002.01))0.51.618000
Next Step Evaluate
B=1.93895833333333m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
B=1.939m

Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity at the base of the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.
Symbol: qfc
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
Symbol: C
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be between 0 to 50.
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 in KiloPascal
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.
Symbol: σs
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Width of Footing

​Go Width of Footing for Local Shear Failure given Bearing Capacity Factor
B=qfc-(((23)CNc)+((γDfooting)Nq))0.5Nγγ

Other formulas in General and Local Shear Failure category

​Go Mobilised Cohesion Corresponding to Local Shear Failure
Cm=(23)Cs
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Mobilised Cohesion Corresponding to Local Shear Failure
Cs=(32)Cm

How to Evaluate Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure?

Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure evaluator uses Width of Footing = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Unit Weight of Soil) to evaluate the Width of Footing, The Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure is defined as the value of width of footing when we have prior information of other parameters used. Width of Footing is denoted by B symbol.

How to evaluate Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure

What is the formula to find Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure?
The formula of Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure is expressed as Width of Footing = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Unit Weight of Soil). Here is an example- 1.970833 = (127800-(((2/3)*1270*9)+(45900*2.01)))/(0.5*1.6*18000).
How to calculate Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure?
With Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (qfc), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (Nc), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) we can find Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure using the formula - Width of Footing = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Unit Weight of Soil).
What are the other ways to Calculate Width of Footing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Width of Footing-
  • Width of Footing=(Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)))/(0.5*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight*Unit Weight of Soil)OpenImg
Can the Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure be negative?
No, the Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure?
Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Width of Footing given Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure can be measured.
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