Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle Calculator

✖Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.ⓘ Width of Footing [B]			+10% -10%
✖Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.ⓘ Length of Footing [L]			+10% -10%
✖Bearing Capacity Factor Nq used in a bearing capacity equation that correlates with the angle of internal friction of soil.ⓘ Bearing Capacity Factor Nq [N_q]			+10% -10%
✖Bearing Capacity Factor is empirically derived factor used in a bearing capacity equation that usually correlates with the angle of internal friction of the soil.ⓘ Bearing Capacity Factor [N_c]			+10% -10%

✖Correction Factor Nc is the function of angle of internal friction Ø.ⓘ Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle [N _c]

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Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Correction Factor Nc = 1+(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)*(Bearing Capacity Factor Nq/Bearing Capacity Factor)
N _c = 1+(B/L)*(N_q/N_c)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Correction Factor Nc - Correction Factor Nc is the function of angle of internal friction Ø.
Width of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Length of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing.
Bearing Capacity Factor Nq - Bearing Capacity Factor Nq used in a bearing capacity equation that correlates with the angle of internal friction of soil.
Bearing Capacity Factor - Bearing Capacity Factor is empirically derived factor used in a bearing capacity equation that usually correlates with the angle of internal friction of the soil.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Width of Footing: 2 Meter --> 2 Meter No Conversion Required
Length of Footing: 4 Meter --> 4 Meter No Conversion Required
Bearing Capacity Factor Nq: 1.98 --> No Conversion Required
Bearing Capacity Factor: 3.1 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

N _c = 1+(B/L)*(N_q/N_c) --> 1+(2/4)*(1.98/3.1)

Evaluating ... ...

N _c = 1.31935483870968

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.31935483870968 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.31935483870968 ≈ 1.319355 <-- Correction Factor Nc

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle Formula

LaTeX Go

Correction Factor Nc = 1+(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)*(Bearing Capacity Factor Nq/Bearing Capacity Factor)
N _c = 1+(B/L)*(N_q/N_c)

What is Bearing Capacity Factor?

Bearing capacity factors are empirically derived factors used in a bearing capacity equation that usually correlates with the angle of internal friction of the soil.

How to Calculate Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle?

Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle calculator uses Correction Factor Nc = 1+(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)*(Bearing Capacity Factor Nq/Bearing Capacity Factor) to calculate the Correction Factor Nc, The Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle formula is defined as the shape corrections for bearing-capacity factors of Shallow Foundations. Correction Factor Nc is denoted by N _c symbol.

How to calculate Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle, enter Width of Footing (B), Length of Footing (L), Bearing Capacity Factor Nq (N_q) & Bearing Capacity Factor (N_c) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.319355 = 1+(2/4)*(1.98/3.1).

FAQ

What is Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle?

The Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle formula is defined as the shape corrections for bearing-capacity factors of Shallow Foundations and is represented as N _c = 1+(B/L)*(N_q/N_c) or Correction Factor Nc = 1+(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)*(Bearing Capacity Factor Nq/Bearing Capacity Factor). Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing, Length of Footing is the length of the larger dimension of the footing, Bearing Capacity Factor Nq used in a bearing capacity equation that correlates with the angle of internal friction of soil & Bearing Capacity Factor is empirically derived factor used in a bearing capacity equation that usually correlates with the angle of internal friction of the soil.

How to calculate Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle?

The Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle formula is defined as the shape corrections for bearing-capacity factors of Shallow Foundations is calculated using Correction Factor Nc = 1+(Width of Footing/Length of Footing)*(Bearing Capacity Factor Nq/Bearing Capacity Factor). To calculate Correction Factor Nc for Rectangle, you need Width of Footing (B), Length of Footing (L), Bearing Capacity Factor Nq (N_q) & Bearing Capacity Factor (N_c). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Width of Footing, Length of Footing, Bearing Capacity Factor Nq & Bearing Capacity Factor 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 Correction Factor Nc?

In this formula, Correction Factor Nc uses Width of Footing, Length of Footing, Bearing Capacity Factor Nq & Bearing Capacity Factor. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Correction Factor Nc = 1+(Bearing Capacity Factor Nq/Bearing Capacity Factor)

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