Bearing capacity of a strip footing (Terzaghi)
Set the soil cohesion, friction angle, unit weight, footing depth and width to see the bearing capacity.
Works in metric or imperial units.
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What factor of safety is used?
Usually 3 on the ultimate bearing capacity for shallow foundations. Settlement must also be checked.
What formula does it use?
q_u = cN_c + γD_fN_q + ½γBN_γ; q_a = q_u ÷ 3.
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