Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil Formula

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Coefficient of Internal Friction is a measure of the ability of a unit of rock or soil to withstand shear stress. Check FAQs
tanφ=(FsP)
tanφ - Coefficient of Internal Friction?Fs - Shear Force on Soil?P - Total Normal Force?

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0.3233Edit=(48.5Edit150Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
tanφ=(FsP)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
tanφ=(48.5N150N)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
tanφ=(48.5150)
Next Step Evaluate
tanφ=0.323333333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
tanφ=0.3233

Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Internal Friction
Coefficient of Internal Friction is a measure of the ability of a unit of rock or soil to withstand shear stress.
Symbol: tanφ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Force on Soil
Shear Force on Soil is the force which causes shear deformation to occur in the shear plane in soil mechanics.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Normal Force
Total normal force acting at the base of the slice.
Symbol: P
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil?

Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil evaluator uses Coefficient of Internal Friction = (Shear Force on Soil/Total Normal Force) to evaluate the Coefficient of Internal Friction, The Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil is defined as the ratio of the shear stress to the normal stress at failure. Coefficient of Internal Friction is denoted by tanφ symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil, enter Shear Force on Soil (Fs) & Total Normal Force (P) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil?
The formula of Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil is expressed as Coefficient of Internal Friction = (Shear Force on Soil/Total Normal Force). Here is an example- 0.323333 = (48.5/150).
How to calculate Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil?
With Shear Force on Soil (Fs) & Total Normal Force (P) we can find Coefficient of Internal Friction for Soil using the formula - Coefficient of Internal Friction = (Shear Force on Soil/Total Normal Force).
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