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Nγ bearing capacity factor (simplified)

Description

Simplifications have been made to eliminate the need for Kpγ. One such was done by Coduto, given below, and it is accurate to within 10%

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Variables

N_γNgamma bearing capacity factor (dimensionless)
NqNq bearing capacity factor (dimensionless)
ϕeffective internal angle of friction (dimensionless)