Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Net Ultimate BC-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)
Nc = (qnu-((σs*(Nq-1))+(0.5*B*γ*Nγ)))/((2/3)*C)
This formula uses 8 Variables
Variables Used
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion - Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is a constant whose value depends upon the cohesion of soil.
Net Ultimate BC - (Measured in Pascal) - Net Ultimate BC is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure.
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal - (Measured in Pascal) - Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure.
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.
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.
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.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal - (Measured in Pascal) - 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.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Net Ultimate BC: 87 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 87000 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal: 45.9 Kilonewton per Square Meter --> 45900 Pascal (Check conversion here)
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge: 2.01 --> No Conversion Required
Width of Footing: 2 Meter --> 2 Meter No Conversion Required
Unit Weight of Soil: 18 Kilonewton per Cubic Meter --> 18000 Newton per Cubic Meter (Check conversion here)
Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight: 1.6 --> No Conversion Required
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal: 1.27 Kilopascal --> 1270 Pascal (Check conversion here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Nc = (qnu-((σs*(Nq-1))+(0.5*B*γ*Nγ)))/((2/3)*C) --> (87000-((45900*(2.01-1))+(0.5*2*18000*1.6)))/((2/3)*1270)
Evaluating ... ...
Nc = 13.9854330708661
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
13.9854330708661 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
13.9854330708661 13.98543 <-- Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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8 Local Shear Failure Calculators

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Unit Weight for Case of Local Shear Failure
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight = (Net Ultimate BC-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil)
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Net Ultimate BC-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)
Cohesion of Soil given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure
Go Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = (Net Ultimate BC-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/((2/3)*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)
Width of Footing given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure
Go Width of Footing = (Net Ultimate BC-(((2/3)*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*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)
Unit Weight of Soil under Strip Footing for Case of Local Shear Failure
Go Unit Weight of Soil = (Net Ultimate BC-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))))/(0.5*Width of Footing*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)
Effective Surcharge given Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure
Go Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal = (Net Ultimate BC-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1)
Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Surcharge for Case of Local Shear Failure
Go Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge = ((Net Ultimate BC-(((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal)+1
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity for Local Shear Failure
Go Net Ultimate BC = ((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion)+(Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure Formula

Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Net Ultimate BC-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)
Nc = (qnu-((σs*(Nq-1))+(0.5*B*γ*Nγ)))/((2/3)*C)

What is Bearing Capacity Factor?

Bearing capacity is the ability of the underlying soil to support the foundation loads without shear failure. 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 Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure?

Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure calculator uses Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Net Ultimate BC-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal) to calculate the Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion, The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on cohesion when we have prior information of other parameters used. Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion is denoted by Nc symbol.

How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure, enter Net Ultimate BC (qnu), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure calculation can be explained with given input values -> 14.52756 = (87000-((45900*(2.01-1))+(0.5*2*18000*1.6)))/((2/3)*1270).

FAQ

What is Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure?
The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on cohesion when we have prior information of other parameters used and is represented as Nc = (qnu-((σs*(Nq-1))+(0.5*B*γ*Nγ)))/((2/3)*C) or Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Net Ultimate BC-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal). Net Ultimate BC is the minimum net pressure intensity causing shear failure, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal also called as surcharge load refers to the vertical pressure or any load that acts over the ground surface additional to basic earth pressure, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge is a constant whose value depends upon surcharge, Width of Footing is the shorter dimension of the footing, Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight is a constant whose value depends upon unit weight of soil & 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.
How to calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure?
The Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure is defined as the value of bearing capacity factor dependent on cohesion when we have prior information of other parameters used is calculated using Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Cohesion = (Net Ultimate BC-((Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal*(Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge-1))+(0.5*Width of Footing*Unit Weight of Soil*Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight)))/((2/3)*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal). To calculate Bearing Capacity Factor Dependent on Cohesion for Case of Local Shear Failure, you need Net Ultimate BC (qnu), Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal s), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge (Nq), Width of Footing (B), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight (Nγ) & Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Net Ultimate BC, Effective Surcharge in KiloPascal, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Surcharge, Width of Footing, Unit Weight of Soil, Bearing Capacity Factor dependent on Unit Weight & Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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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