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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.
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Civil
Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator
Estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil beneath a square footing using Terzaghi's general bearing-capacity equation. Foundational geotechnical design input — used with appropriate safety factors to determine maximum allowable footing loads.
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Key differences
| Foundation Bearing Capacity Calculator | Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Civil | Civil |
| Inputs required | 6 | 4 |
| Result | Safe Bearing Capacity (kN/m²) | Ultimate Bearing Capacity (kPa) |
| What it does | 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. | Estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil beneath a square footing using Terzaghi's general bearing-capacity equation. Foundational geotechnical design input — used with appropriate safety factors to determine maximum allowable footing loads. |