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Engineering
Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator
Estimates the allowable load a shallow foundation can safely impose on soil using a simplified Terzaghi bearing capacity approach. Used by geotechnical engineers and structural designers when sizing spread footings or mat foundations.
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Engineering
Electrical Wire Sizing Calculator
Determines the minimum wire cross-sectional area needed to keep voltage drop within safe limits for a given load current and run length. Use it when wiring outlets, motors, or solar systems to avoid overheating and energy loss.
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Key differences
| Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator | Electrical Wire Sizing Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Engineering | Engineering |
| Inputs required | 6 | 5 |
| Result | Allowable Bearing Capacity (psf) | Minimum Wire Area Required (kcmil) |
| What it does | Estimates the allowable load a shallow foundation can safely impose on soil using a simplified Terzaghi bearing capacity approach. Used by geotechnical engineers and structural designers when sizing spread footings or mat foundations. | Determines the minimum wire cross-sectional area needed to keep voltage drop within safe limits for a given load current and run length. Use it when wiring outlets, motors, or solar systems to avoid overheating and energy loss. |