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Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction. Check FAQs
Φi=atan((𝜏Shearstressfs)-cuσNormal)
Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?𝜏Shearstress - Shear Stress for Factor of Safety?fs - Factor of Safety?cu - Unit Cohesion?σNormal - Normal Stress?

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78.6898Edit=atan((15.909Edit0.88Edit)-10Edit0.8Edit)
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Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Φi=atan((𝜏Shearstressfs)-cuσNormal)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Φi=atan((15.909Pa0.88)-10Pa0.8Pa)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Φi=atan((15.9090.88)-100.8)
Next Step Evaluate
Φi=1.3733969207172rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Φi=78.6898471533739°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Φi=78.6898°

Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil Formula Elements

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Functions
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction.
Symbol: Φi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
Shear Stress for Factor of Safety
Shear Stress for Factor of Safety is force is the maximum shear stress that a soil can withstand before failure, considering a safety factor.
Symbol: 𝜏Shearstress
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety 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.
Unit Cohesion
Unit Cohesion is the shear strength of soil due to interparticle bonding and cementation.
Symbol: cu
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Stress
Normal Stress is the stress component that acts perpendicular to the plane of interest within a soil mass or structure.
Symbol: σNormal
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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 Shear Strength of Soil
Φi=atan((τs𝜏)tan((I)))

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes category

​Go Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
τs=σnmtan((φ))
​Go Normal Stress given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=τstan((φ))
​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
φ=atan(τsσnm)
​Go Normal Stress given Shear Stress of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=𝜏Shearstresscot((I))

How to Evaluate Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?

Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Angle of Internal Friction of Soil = atan(((Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*Factor of Safety)-Unit Cohesion)/Normal Stress) to evaluate the Angle of Internal Friction of Soil, The Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil formula is defined as the slope's angle at which cohesive soil reaches a factor of safety limit. Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is denoted by Φi symbol.

How to evaluate Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil, enter Shear Stress for Factor of Safety (𝜏Shearstress), Factor of Safety (fs), Unit Cohesion (cu) & Normal Stress Normal) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil is expressed as Angle of Internal Friction of Soil = atan(((Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*Factor of Safety)-Unit Cohesion)/Normal Stress). Here is an example- -4690.799604 = atan(((15.909*0.88)-10)/0.8).
How to calculate Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
With Shear Stress for Factor of Safety (𝜏Shearstress), Factor of Safety (fs), Unit Cohesion (cu) & Normal Stress Normal) we can find Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil using the formula - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil = atan(((Shear Stress for Factor of Safety*Factor of Safety)-Unit Cohesion)/Normal Stress). 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((Shear Strength/Shear Stress)*tan((Angle of Inclination)))OpenImg
Can the Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil be negative?
Yes, the Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil can be measured.
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