Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity Calculator

✖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.ⓘ Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil [q_fc]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal [C]			+10% -10%
✖Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.ⓘ Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion [N_c]			+10% -10%
✖Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.ⓘ Unit Weight of Soil [γ]			+10% -10%
✖Depth of Footing in Soil is the longer dimension of the footing in soil mechanics.ⓘ Depth of Footing in Soil [D_footing]			+10% -10%
✖Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.ⓘ Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge [N_q]			+10% -10%
✖Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.ⓘ Width of Footing [B]			+10% -10%

✖Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil.ⓘ Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity [N_γ]

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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((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*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing)
N_γ = (q_fc-((C*N_c)+(γ*D_footing*N_q)))/(0.5*γ*B)
This formula uses 8 Variables

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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.
Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil - (Measured in Kilopascal) - 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.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal - (Measured in 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.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
Unit Weight of Soil - (Measured in Kilonewton per Cubic Meter) - Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Depth of Footing in Soil - (Measured in Meter) - Depth of Footing in Soil is the longer dimension of the footing in soil mechanics.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.
Width of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil: 127.8 Kilopascal --> 127.8 Kilopascal No Conversion Required
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal: 1.27 Kilopascal --> 1.27 Kilopascal No Conversion Required
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion: 9 --> No Conversion Required
Unit Weight of Soil: 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Depth of Footing in Soil: 2.54 Meter --> 2.54 Meter No Conversion Required
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge: 2.01 --> No Conversion Required
Width of Footing: 2 Meter --> 2 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

N_γ = (q_fc-((C*N_c)+(γ*D_footing*N_q)))/(0.5*γ*B) --> (127.8-((1.27*9)+(18*2.54*2.01)))/(0.5*18*2)

Evaluating ... ...

N_γ = 1.3596

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.3596 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.3596 <-- Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge given Ultimate Bearing Capacity

LaTeX Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil)

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity

LaTeX Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((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*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing)

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion given Ultimate Bearing Capacity

LaTeX Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion given Effective Surcharge

LaTeX Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/Cohesion of Soil

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity Formula

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What is Unit Weight of Soil?

In soil engineering, unit weight for a soil is a property of a soil which is used to solve the problems related to the earthwork. Unit weight is also known by the name specific weight. Unit weight of the soil is the total weight of the soil divided by total volume. Total weight of soil also includes weight of water.

How to Calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity calculator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((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*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing) to calculate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight, Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the maximum load soil can support. Factor depends on weight, soil type. Higher factor indicates greater load-bearing capacity. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is denoted by N_γ symbol.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity, enter Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (q_fc), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (N_c), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing in Soil (D_footing), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (N_q) & Width of Footing (B) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.385 = (127800-((1270*9)+(18000*2.54*2.01)))/(0.5*18000*2).

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What is Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the maximum load soil can support. Factor depends on weight, soil type. Higher factor indicates greater load-bearing capacity and is represented as N_γ = (q_fc-((C*N_c)+(γ*D_footing*N_q)))/(0.5*γ*B) or Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((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*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing). 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, 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, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil, Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil, Depth of Footing in Soil is the longer dimension of the footing in soil mechanics, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge & Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity is defined as the maximum load soil can support. Factor depends on weight, soil type. Higher factor indicates greater load-bearing capacity is calculated using Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil-((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*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing). To calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Weight given Ultimate Bearing Capacity, you need Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil (q_fc), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (N_c), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Footing in Soil (D_footing), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (N_q) & Width of Footing (B). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil, 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 & Width of Footing and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight?

In this formula, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight uses Ultimate Bearing Capacity in Soil, 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 & Width of Footing. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing)
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (((Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety)-(Factor of Safety*Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal))-((Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing)

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