Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing Calculator

✖Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.ⓘ Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity [q_nf]			+10% -10%
✖Cohesion of Soil 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 of Soil [C_s]			+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%
✖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 Unit Weight [N_γ]			+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%

✖Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing.ⓘ Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing [D]

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Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Depth of Footing = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*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*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))
D = (q_nf-((C_s*N_c)+(0.5*γ*B*N_γ)))/(γ*(N_q-1))
This formula uses 8 Variables

Variables Used

Depth of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing.
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity - (Measured in Pascal) - Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.
Cohesion of Soil - (Measured in Pascal) - Cohesion of Soil 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 Newton per Cubic Meter) - Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Width of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing.
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.
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity: 150 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 150000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Cohesion of Soil: 5 Kilopascal --> 5000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion: 9 --> No Conversion Required
Unit Weight of Soil: 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 18000 Newton per Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)
Width of Footing: 2 Meter --> 2 Meter No Conversion Required
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight: 1.6 --> No Conversion Required
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge: 2.01 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

D = (q_nf-((C_s*N_c)+(0.5*γ*B*N_γ)))/(γ*(N_q-1)) --> (150000-((5000*9)+(0.5*18000*2*1.6)))/(18000*(2.01-1))

Evaluating ... ...

D = 4.19141914191419

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

4.19141914191419 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

4.19141914191419 ≈ 4.191419 Meter <-- Depth of Footing

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Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor

LaTeX Go Depth of Footing in Soil = (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*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)

Cohesion of Soil given Depth and Width of Footing

LaTeX Go Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (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)))/Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion

Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Bearing Capacity Factor

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

Unit Weight of Soil given Depth and Width of Footing

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

Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing Formula

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What is Footing?

Footings are an important part of foundation construction. They are typically made of concrete with rebar reinforcement that has been poured into an excavated trench. The purpose of footings is to support the foundation and prevent settling. Footings are especially important in areas with troublesome soils.

How to Calculate Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing?

Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing calculator uses Depth of Footing = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*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*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)) to calculate the Depth of Footing, The Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing is defined as the bearing capacity factor by the width of the footing, ensuring stability and safety. Depth of Footing is denoted by D symbol.

How to calculate Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing, enter Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (q_nf), Cohesion of Soil (C_s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (N_c), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (N_γ) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (N_q) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing calculation can be explained with given input values -> 4.233333 = (150000-((5000*9)+(0.5*18000*2*1.6)))/(18000*(2.01-1)).

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What is Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing?

The Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing is defined as the bearing capacity factor by the width of the footing, ensuring stability and safety and is represented as D = (q_nf-((C_s*N_c)+(0.5*γ*B*N_γ)))/(γ*(N_q-1)) or Depth of Footing = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*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*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)). Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure, Cohesion of Soil 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, Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge.

How to calculate Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing?

The Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing is defined as the bearing capacity factor by the width of the footing, ensuring stability and safety is calculated using Depth of Footing = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity-((Cohesion of Soil*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*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)). To calculate Depth of Footing given Bearing Capacity Factor and Width of Footing, you need Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (q_nf), Cohesion of Soil (C_s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion (N_c), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Width of Footing (B), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (N_γ) & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (N_q). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Cohesion of Soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, Unit Weight of Soil, Width of Footing, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge 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 Depth of Footing?

In this formula, Depth of Footing uses Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Cohesion of Soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, Unit Weight of Soil, Width of Footing, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight & Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Depth of Footing = ((Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety)-((Cohesion of Soil*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*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge)

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