| A' | Effective base area B' ⋅ L' |
| cuk | Total cohesion of the undrained soil |
| bc | Factor for the inclination of the base area |
| sc | Shape factors of the foundation base |
| ic | Inclination factor of the load |
| q | Overburden or surcharge pressure at the level of the foundation base |
Bearing Resistance for Undrained Soil Conditions
Bearing resistance for undrained soil conditions according to EN 1997-1, Annex D, Eq. (D.1)
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