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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
Pipe Flow Friction Loss Calculator
Calculates pressure drop due to friction in straight pipe runs using the Darcy-Weisbach equation. Use it when sizing pumps, designing piping systems, or troubleshooting flow resistance in water, oil, or gas networks.
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Key differences
| Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator | Pipe Flow Friction Loss Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Engineering | Engineering |
| Inputs required | 6 | 5 |
| Result | Allowable Bearing Capacity (psf) | Pressure Drop (Pa) |
| 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. | Calculates pressure drop due to friction in straight pipe runs using the Darcy-Weisbach equation. Use it when sizing pumps, designing piping systems, or troubleshooting flow resistance in water, oil, or gas networks. |