Bearing Capacity Formula
Ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations.
Formula
qu = c×Nc + γ×D×Nq + 0.5×γ×B×Nγ
Discipline: Geotechnical Engineering. Result unit: kN/m².
Variables and units
- qu — Ultimate Bearing Capacity (kN/m²): Ultimate bearing capacity
- c — Cohesion (kN/m²): Soil cohesion
- Nc — Bearing Capacity Factor for Cohesion: Bearing capacity factor for cohesion
- γ — Unit Weight (kN/m³): Unit weight of soil
- D — Depth (m): Foundation depth
- Nq — Bearing Capacity Factor for Surcharge: Bearing capacity factor for surcharge
- B — Width (m): Foundation width
- Nγ — Bearing Capacity Factor for Unit Weight: Bearing capacity factor for soil unit weight