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Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction. Check FAQs
Φi=atan((Fs-(Cs(12)γH(sin((θi-θslope)π180)sin(θiπ180))sin(θslopeπ180)))tan(θslopeπ180))
Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?Fs - Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?H - Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge?θi - Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics?θslope - Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics?π - Archimedes' constant?

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88.8814Edit=atan((2.8Edit-(5Edit(12)18Edit10Edit(sin((36.85Edit-36.89Edit)3.1416180)sin(36.85Edit3.1416180))sin(36.89Edit3.1416180)))tan(36.89Edit3.1416180))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Φi=atan((Fs-(Cs(12)γH(sin((θi-θslope)π180)sin(θiπ180))sin(θslopeπ180)))tan(θslopeπ180))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Φi=atan((2.8-(5kPa(12)18kN/m³10m(sin((36.85°-36.89°)π180)sin(36.85°π180))sin(36.89°π180)))tan(36.89°π180))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Φi=atan((2.8-(5kPa(12)18kN/m³10m(sin((36.85°-36.89°)3.1416180)sin(36.85°3.1416180))sin(36.89°3.1416180)))tan(36.89°3.1416180))
Next Step Convert Units
Φi=atan((2.8-(5000Pa(12)18000N/m³10m(sin((0.6432rad-0.6439rad)3.1416180)sin(0.6432rad3.1416180))sin(0.6439rad3.1416180)))tan(0.6439rad3.1416180))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Φi=atan((2.8-(5000(12)1800010(sin((0.6432-0.6439)3.1416180)sin(0.64323.1416180))sin(0.64393.1416180)))tan(0.64393.1416180))
Next Step Evaluate
Φi=1.55127296474477rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Φi=88.8813937526386°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Φi=88.8814°

Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction.
Symbol: Φi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion of Soil
Cohesion of Soil is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
Symbol: Cs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
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.
Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge
Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge of soil.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics
Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis).
Symbol: θi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics
Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics is defined as the angle measured between a horizontal plane at a given point on the land surface.
Symbol: θslope
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -45 to 180.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)
atan
Inverse tan is used to calculate the angle by applying the tangent ratio of the angle, which is the opposite side divided by the adjacent side of the right triangle.
Syntax: atan(Number)

Other Formulas to find Angle of Internal Friction of Soil

​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress
Φi=atan(Fsζsoilσeffn)

Other formulas in Slope Stability Analysis using Culman's Method category

​Go Height of Wedge of Soil given Weight of Wedge
h=WweLγ2
​Go Cohesive Force along Slip Plane
Fc=cmL

How to Evaluate Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle?

Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle evaluator uses Angle of Internal Friction of Soil = atan((Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics-(Cohesion of Soil/((1/2)*Unit Weight of Soil*Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge*(sin(((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics-Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)/sin((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))*sin((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))))*tan((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)) to evaluate the Angle of Internal Friction of Soil, The Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle is defined as the value of angle of internal friction when we have prior information of other parameters used. Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is denoted by Φi symbol.

How to evaluate Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle, enter Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge (H), Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics i) & Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics slope) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle

What is the formula to find Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle?
The formula of Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle is expressed as Angle of Internal Friction of Soil = atan((Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics-(Cohesion of Soil/((1/2)*Unit Weight of Soil*Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge*(sin(((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics-Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)/sin((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))*sin((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))))*tan((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)). Here is an example- 5092.529 = atan((2.8-(5000/((1/2)*18000*10*(sin(((0.643153829359789-0.643851961060587)*pi)/180)/sin((0.643153829359789*pi)/180))*sin((0.643851961060587*pi)/180))))*tan((0.643851961060587*pi)/180)).
How to calculate Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle?
With Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge (H), Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics i) & Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics slope) we can find Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle using the formula - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil = atan((Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics-(Cohesion of Soil/((1/2)*Unit Weight of Soil*Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge*(sin(((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics-Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)/sin((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))*sin((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))))*tan((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and , Sine (sin), Tangent (tan), Inverse Tan (atan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Angle of Internal Friction of Soil-
  • Angle of Internal Friction of Soil=atan((Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics*Shear Stress of Soil in Megapascal)/Effective Normal Stress of Soil in Megapascal)OpenImg
Can the Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle be negative?
Yes, the Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle?
Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Internal Friction given Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle can be measured.
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