✖Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil is the maximum pressure that can be applied to the soil such that it remains stable and can support the load without undergoing excessive settlement.ⓘ Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil [q_s']			+10% -10%
✖Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil is the net ultimate bearing capacity divided by factor of safety.ⓘ Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil [q_nsa]			+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 is the vertical distance from the ground surface to the base of a foundation. It is a critical parameter that influences the structural stability of buildings and infrastructure.ⓘ Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity [D]

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Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity

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`"D" = ("q"_{"s'"}-"q"_{"nsa"})/"γ"`

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`"25m"=("2.34kN/m²"-"1.89kN/m²")/"18kN/m³"`

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Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Depth of Footing = (Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil-Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil)/Unit Weight of Soil
D = (q_s'-q_nsa)/γ
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Depth of Footing - (Measured in Meter) - Depth of Footing is the vertical distance from the ground surface to the base of a foundation. It is a critical parameter that influences the structural stability of buildings and infrastructure.
Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil - (Measured in Pascal) - Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil is the maximum pressure that can be applied to the soil such that it remains stable and can support the load without undergoing excessive settlement.
Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil - (Measured in Pascal) - Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil is the net ultimate bearing capacity divided by factor of safety.
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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil: 2.34 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 2340 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil: 1.89 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 1890 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Unit Weight of Soil: 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

D = (q_s'-q_nsa)/γ --> (2340-1890)/18

Evaluating ... ...

D = 25

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

25 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

25 Meter <-- Depth of Footing

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Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil under Long Footing at Surface of Soil

Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = ((Prandtls Cohesion/tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))+(0.5*Dry Unit Weight of Soil*Width of Footing*sqrt(Coefficient of Passive Pressure))*(Coefficient of Passive Pressure*exp(pi*tan(Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))-1))

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight by Vesic's Analysis

Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = 2*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge+1)*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)

Safe Bearing Capacity given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Go Safe Bearing Capacity = (Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity/Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil)+(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil)

Net Safe Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Go Net Safe Bearing Capacity = (Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil-Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal)/Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil

Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Factor of Safety

Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil = (Net Safe Bearing Capacity*Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil)+Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal

Angle of Internal Friction given Bearing Capacity by Vesic's Analysis

Go Angle of Internal Friction = atan(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight/(2*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge+1)))

Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Depth of Footing

Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity+(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil)

Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity

Go Depth of Footing = (Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil-Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil)/Unit Weight of Soil

Safe Bearing Capacity

Go Safe Bearing Capacity = Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil+(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing in Soil)

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Net Safe Bearing Capacity

Go Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity = Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil*Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil

Net Safe Bearing Capacity

Go Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil = Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity/Factor of Safety in Bearing Capacity of Soil

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity given Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Go Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil = Ultimate Bearing Capacity-Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal

Ultimate Bearing Capacity

Go Ultimate Bearing Capacity = Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil+Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal

Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing

Go Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing

Effective Surcharge given Net Pressure Intensity

Go Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Gross Pressure-Net Pressure

Net Pressure Intensity

Go Net Pressure = Gross Pressure-Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal

Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity Formula

Depth of Footing = (Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil-Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil)/Unit Weight of Soil
D = (q_s'-q_nsa)/γ

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 Safe Bearing Capacity?

Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity calculator uses Depth of Footing = (Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil-Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil)/Unit Weight of Soil to calculate the Depth of Footing, The Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity formula is defined as the vertical distance from the ground surface to the base of a foundation (footing) that supports a structure. This depth is determined based on the Safe Bearing Capacity (SBC) of the soil, which is the maximum pressure that soil can withstand without risk of shear failure. Depth of Footing is denoted by D symbol.

How to calculate Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity, enter Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil (q_s'), Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil (q_nsa) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity calculation can be explained with given input values -> 25 = (2340-1890)/18000.

FAQ

What is Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity?

The Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity formula is defined as the vertical distance from the ground surface to the base of a foundation (footing) that supports a structure. This depth is determined based on the Safe Bearing Capacity (SBC) of the soil, which is the maximum pressure that soil can withstand without risk of shear failure and is represented as D = (q_s'-q_nsa)/γ or Depth of Footing = (Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil-Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil)/Unit Weight of Soil. Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil is the maximum pressure that can be applied to the soil such that it remains stable and can support the load without undergoing excessive settlement, Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil is the net ultimate bearing capacity divided by factor of safety & Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.

How to calculate Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity?

The Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity formula is defined as the vertical distance from the ground surface to the base of a foundation (footing) that supports a structure. This depth is determined based on the Safe Bearing Capacity (SBC) of the soil, which is the maximum pressure that soil can withstand without risk of shear failure is calculated using Depth of Footing = (Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil-Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil)/Unit Weight of Soil. To calculate Depth of Footing given Safe Bearing Capacity, you need Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil (q_s'), Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil (q_nsa) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil, Net Safe Bearing Capacity in Soil & Unit Weight of Soil and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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