Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil Formula

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Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction in cohesive soil. Check FAQs
Φc=atan(τs-cuσNormal)
Φc - Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil?τs - Shear Strength?cu - Unit Cohesion?σNormal - Normal Stress?

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90Edit=atan(1.2Edit-10Edit0.8Edit)
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Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Φc=atan(τs-cuσNormal)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Φc=atan(1.2MPa-10Pa0.8Pa)
Next Step Convert Units
Φc=atan(1.2E+6Pa-10Pa0.8Pa)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Φc=atan(1.2E+6-100.8)
Next Step Evaluate
Φc=1.57079566012267rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Φc=89.9999618025123°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Φc=90°

Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil Formula Elements

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Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction in cohesive soil.
Symbol: Φc
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Strength
Shear Strength is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear.
Symbol: τs
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
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 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 Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?

Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil = atan((Shear Strength-Unit Cohesion)/Normal Stress) to evaluate the Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil, The Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil formula is defined as the maximum slope at which cohesive soil remains stable, defined by its shear strength. Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil is denoted by Φc symbol.

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

FAQs on Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil is expressed as Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil = atan((Shear Strength-Unit Cohesion)/Normal Stress). Here is an example- 1.570796 = atan((1200000-10)/0.8).
How to calculate Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?
With Shear Strength s), Unit Cohesion (cu) & Normal Stress Normal) we can find Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil using the formula - Angle of Internal Friction of Cohesive Soil = atan((Shear Strength-Unit Cohesion)/Normal Stress). This formula also uses Tangent, Inverse tan function(s).
Can the Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil be negative?
No, the Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?
Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of 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 Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil can be measured.
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