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Angle of Inclination is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object. Check FAQs
I=acos(Wγzb)
I - Angle of Inclination?W - Weight of Prism?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?z - Depth of Prism?b - Inclined Length?

Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism Example

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79.3281Edit=acos(100Edit18Edit3Edit10Edit)
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Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
I=acos(Wγzb)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
I=acos(100kg18kN/m³3m10m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
I=acos(10018310)
Next Step Evaluate
I=1.38453602321834rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
I=79.3280707142528°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
I=79.3281°

Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Angle of Inclination
Angle of Inclination 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
Weight of Prism means the weight of soil prism.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
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
Inclined Length of prism is 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

​Go Angle of Inclination given Horizontal Length of Prism
I=acos(Lb)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Volume per Unit Length of Prism
I=acos(Vlzb)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism
I=acos(σverticalzγ)

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes in Prism category

​Go Weight of Soil Prism in Stability Analysis
W=(γzbcos((I)))
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Soil Prism
γ=Wzbcos((I))
​Go Inclined Length along Slope given Weight of Soil Prism
b=Wγzcos((I))
​Go Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism
z=Wγbcos((I))

How to Evaluate Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism?

Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism evaluator uses Angle of Inclination = acos(Weight of Prism/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*Inclined Length)) to evaluate the Angle of Inclination, The Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism is defined as the slope of a soil prism defined by its weight, indicating stability or potential sliding. Angle of Inclination is denoted by I symbol.

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

FAQs on Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism

What is the formula to find Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism?
The formula of Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism is expressed as Angle of Inclination = acos(Weight of Prism/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*Inclined Length)). Here is an example- 5095.824 = acos(100/(18000*3*10)).
How to calculate Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism?
With Weight of Prism (W), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Depth of Prism (z) & Inclined Length (b) we can find Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism using the formula - Angle of Inclination = acos(Weight of Prism/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*Inclined Length)). This formula also uses Cosine, Inverse Cosine function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Angle of Inclination?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Angle of Inclination-
  • Angle of Inclination=acos(Horizontal Length of Prism/Inclined Length)OpenImg
  • Angle of Inclination=acos(Volume per unit length of prism/(Depth of Prism*Inclined Length))OpenImg
  • Angle of Inclination=acos(Vertical Stress at a Point in Pascal/(Depth of Prism*Unit Weight of Soil))OpenImg
Can the Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism be negative?
No, the Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism?
Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism can be measured.
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