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%
Related formulasVariables
N_γ | Ngamma bearing capacity factor (dimensionless) |
Nq | Nq bearing capacity factor (dimensionless) |
ϕ | effective internal angle of friction (dimensionless) |