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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(Fsζsoilσeffn)
Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?Fs - Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics?ζsoil - Shear Stress of Soil in Megapascal?σeffn - Effective Normal Stress of Soil in Megapascal?

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76.8786Edit=atan(2.8Edit250.09Edit163.23Edit)
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Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Φi=atan(Fsζsoilσeffn)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Φi=atan(2.8250.09MPa163.23MPa)
Next Step Convert Units
Φi=atan(2.82.5E+8Pa1.6E+8Pa)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Φi=atan(2.82.5E+81.6E+8)
Next Step Evaluate
Φi=1.34178398550847rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Φi=76.8785593878928°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Φi=76.8786°

Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Shear Stress of Soil in Megapascal
Shear Stress of Soil in Megapascal is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: ζsoil
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Normal Stress of Soil in Megapascal
Effective Normal Stress of soil in Megapascal is related to total stress and pore pressure.
Symbol: σeffn
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 Angle of Inclination and Slope Angle
Φi=atan((Fs-(Cs(12)γH(sin((θi-θslope)π180)sin(θiπ180))sin(θslopeπ180)))tan(θslopeπ180))

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
​Go Mobilized Cohesion given Cohesive Force along Slip Plane
cm=FcL
​Go Height of Wedge of Soil given Angle of Inclination and Slope angle
h=Hsin((θi-θ)π180)sin(θiπ180)

How to Evaluate Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress?

Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress evaluator uses 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) to evaluate the Angle of Internal Friction of Soil, The Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress 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 Effective Normal Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress, enter Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Shear Stress of Soil in Megapascal soil) & Effective Normal Stress of Soil in Megapascal effn) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress

What is the formula to find Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress?
The formula of Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress is expressed as 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). Here is an example- 4404.817 = atan((2.8*250090000)/163230000).
How to calculate Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress?
With Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Shear Stress of Soil in Megapascal soil) & Effective Normal Stress of Soil in Megapascal effn) we can find Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress using the formula - 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). This formula also uses 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-(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))OpenImg
Can the Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress be negative?
Yes, the Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress?
Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Internal Friction given Effective Normal Stress can be measured.
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