In the CERM, Table 36.3, For the Meyerhof Factors, there is Nc, Nq and Ny & Nyb
Nc - Bearing Capacity due to cohesion
Nq - Bearing Capacity due to surcharge
Ny - Bearing Capacity due to friction
How do you know when to use Ny or Nyb? In the CERM practice problems, question 3c uses Nyb and question 4c uses Ny, but no explanation is given for this.
Nc - Bearing Capacity due to cohesion
Nq - Bearing Capacity due to surcharge
Ny - Bearing Capacity due to friction
How do you know when to use Ny or Nyb? In the CERM practice problems, question 3c uses Nyb and question 4c uses Ny, but no explanation is given for this.
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