✖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 [D]			+10% -10%

✖Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.ⓘ Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing [σ_s]

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Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing

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`"σ"_{"s"} = "γ"*"D"`

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`"0.45kN/m²"="18kN/m³"*"25m"`

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Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing
σ_s = γ*D
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal - (Measured in Pascal) - Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.
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 - (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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Unit Weight of Soil: 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Depth of Footing: 25 Meter --> 25 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

σ_s = γ*D --> 18*25

Evaluating ... ...

σ_s = 450

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

450 Pascal -->0.45 Kilonewton per Square Meter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

0.45 Kilonewton per Square Meter <-- Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal

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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

Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing Formula

Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing
σ_s = γ*D

What is Effective Surcharge?

Surcharge is the additional load on the soil which may be created due to any overlying structure or any moving object.

How to Calculate Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing?

Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing calculator uses Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing to calculate the Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal, The Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing formula is defined as the additional pressure exerted on the groundwater table due to the presence of a footing or foundation at a certain depth below the ground surface. Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal is denoted by σ_s symbol.

How to calculate Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing, enter Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth of Footing (D) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.00045 = 18000*25.

FAQ

What is Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing?

The Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing formula is defined as the additional pressure exerted on the groundwater table due to the presence of a footing or foundation at a certain depth below the ground surface and is represented as σ_s = γ*D or Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing. Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil & 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.

How to calculate Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing?

The Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing formula is defined as the additional pressure exerted on the groundwater table due to the presence of a footing or foundation at a certain depth below the ground surface is calculated using Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing. To calculate Effective Surcharge given Depth of Footing, you need Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth of Footing (D). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Unit Weight of Soil & Depth 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 Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal?

In this formula, Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal uses Unit Weight of Soil & Depth of Footing. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Effective Surcharge in Kilo Pascal = Gross Pressure-Net Pressure

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