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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. Check FAQs
c=τf-(σntan(Φiπ180))
c - Cohesion of Soil?τf - Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter?σn - Normal Stress at a Point in Soil?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil Example

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4.4007Edit=4.92Edit-(21.66Edittan(78.69Edit3.1416180))
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Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
c=τf-(σntan(Φiπ180))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
c=4.92kN/m²-(21.66kN/m²tan(78.69°π180))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
c=4.92kN/m²-(21.66kN/m²tan(78.69°3.1416180))
Next Step Convert Units
c=4920Pa-(21660Patan(1.3734rad3.1416180))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
c=4920-(21660tan(1.37343.1416180))
Next Step Evaluate
c=4400.70286982002Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
c=4.40070286982002kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
c=4.4007kPa

Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil Formula Elements

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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: c
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter
Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear, measure in Kilonewton per cubic meter.
Symbol: τf
Measurement: StressUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Stress at a Point in Soil
Normal Stress at a Point in Soil is defined as the force per unit area acting perpendicular to an imaginary plane passing through that point.
Symbol: σn
Measurement: StressUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
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
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)

Other Formulas to find Cohesion of Soil

​Go Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil
c=(ζcsfs)-(σntan((φ)))
​Go Cohesion given Critical Depth for Cohesive Soil
c=(hcγ(tan((I))-tan((φ)))(cos((I)))2)
​Go Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil
c=Sn(γhcs)
​Go Cohesion of Soil given Mobilized Cohesion
c=CmFc

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 Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?

Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Cohesion of Soil = Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter-(Normal Stress at a Point in Soil*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)) to evaluate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil formula is defined as the value of cohesion when we have prior information of shear strength of cohesive soil. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by c symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil, enter Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter f), Normal Stress at a Point in Soil n) & Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil is expressed as Cohesion of Soil = Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter-(Normal Stress at a Point in Soil*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)). Here is an example- 0.003065 = 4920-(21660*tan((1.37339958839408*pi)/180)).
How to calculate Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?
With Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter f), Normal Stress at a Point in Soil n) & Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) we can find Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil using the formula - Cohesion of Soil = Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter-(Normal Stress at a Point in Soil*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cohesion of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cohesion of Soil-
  • Cohesion of Soil=(Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil*Factor of Safety)-(Normal Stress at a Point in Soil*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))OpenImg
  • Cohesion of Soil=(Critical Depth*Unit Weight of Soil*(tan((Angle of Inclination))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))*(cos((Angle of Inclination)))^2)OpenImg
  • Cohesion of Soil=Stability Number*(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number)OpenImg
Can the Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil be negative?
No, the Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil?
Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil is usually measured using the Kilopascal[kPa] for Pressure. Pascal[kPa], Bar[kPa], Pound Per Square Inch[kPa] are the few other units in which Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil can be measured.
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