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Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object. Check FAQs
i=acos(Wprismγzb)
i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?Wprism - Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?z - Depth of Prism?b - Inclined Length of Prism?

Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight Example

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52.8223Edit=acos(0.62Edit18Edit3Edit0.019Edit)
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Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
i=acos(Wprismγzb)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
i=acos(0.62kN18kN/m³3m0.019m)
Next Step Convert Units
i=acos(620N18000N/m³3m0.019m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
i=acos(6201800030.019)
Next Step Evaluate
i=0.921923748659687rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
i=52.8223398310897°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
i=52.8223°

Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight Formula Elements

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Functions
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics
Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics means the weight of soil prism.
Symbol: Wprism
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Prism
Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction.
Symbol: z
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inclined Length of Prism
Inclined Length of Prism is length of prism along the slope.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
acos
The inverse cosine function, is the inverse function of the cosine function. It is the function that takes a ratio as an input and returns the angle whose cosine is equal to that ratio.
Syntax: acos(Number)

Other Formulas to find Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil

​Go Angle of Inclination given Vertical Stress and Saturated Unit Weight
i=acos(σzγz)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Shear Strength and Submerged Unit Weight
i=atan(γ'tan((φ))γsat(Tfζsoil))

Other formulas in Factor of Steady Seepage Along the Slope category

​Go Saturated Unit Weight given Weight of Soil Prism
γsaturated=Wprismzbcos(iπ180)
​Go Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
z=Wprismγsatbcos(iπ180)
​Go Saturated Unit Weight given Vertical Stress on Prism
γsaturated=σzkpzcos(iπ180)
​Go Depth of Prism given Vertical Stress and Saturated Unit Weight
z=σzkpγsaturatedcos(iπ180)

How to Evaluate Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight?

Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight evaluator uses Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil = acos(Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*Inclined Length of Prism)) to evaluate the Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil, The Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight is defined as the value of angle of inclination when we have prior information of other parameters used. Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is denoted by i symbol.

How to evaluate Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight, enter Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics (Wprism), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Prism (z) & Inclined Length of Prism (b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight?
The formula of Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight is expressed as Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil = acos(Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*Inclined Length of Prism)). Here is an example- 5152.186 = acos(620/(18000*3*0.019)).
How to calculate Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight?
With Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics (Wprism), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Prism (z) & Inclined Length of Prism (b) we can find Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight using the formula - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil = acos(Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*Inclined Length of Prism)). This formula also uses Cosine, Inverse Cosine function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil-
  • Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil=acos(Vertical Stress at Point/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism))OpenImg
  • Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil=atan((Submerged Unit Weight*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))/(Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter*(Shear Strength of Soil/Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics)))OpenImg
Can the Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight?
Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight can be measured.
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