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Slope Stability Factor of Safety Calculator

Determine whether a soil slope is safe against sliding by computing the Factor of Safety (FS) using the simplified Bishop method. Use this when designing embankments, road cuts, or evaluating landslide risk.

Slope Angle (degrees)

Slope Height (ft)

Soil Cohesion (psf)

Internal Friction Angle

Soil Unit Weight (pcf)

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Civil

Foundation Bearing Capacity Calculator

Calculate the safe bearing capacity of a shallow foundation given soil properties and foundation geometry. Essential for geotechnical engineers sizing footings to prevent shear failure or excessive settlement.

Soil Cohesion (kN/m²)

Internal Friction Angle (degrees)

Soil Unit Weight (kN/m³)

Foundation Depth (m)

Foundation Width (m)

Factor of Safety

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Key differences

	Slope Stability Factor of Safety Calculator	Foundation Bearing Capacity Calculator
Category	Civil	Civil
Inputs required	5	6
Result	Factor of Safety	Safe Bearing Capacity (kN/m²)
What it does	Determine whether a soil slope is safe against sliding by computing the Factor of Safety (FS) using the simplified Bishop method. Use this when designing embankments, road cuts, or evaluating landslide risk.	Calculate the safe bearing capacity of a shallow foundation given soil properties and foundation geometry. Essential for geotechnical engineers sizing footings to prevent shear failure or excessive settlement.