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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=Sn(γhcs)
c - Cohesion of Soil?Sn - Stability Number?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?hcs - Critical Depth for Stability Number?

Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil Example

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2.4964Edit=2.01Edit(18Edit0.069Edit)
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Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
c=Sn(γhcs)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
c=2.01(18kN/m³0.069m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
c=2.01(180.069)
Next Step Evaluate
c=2496.42Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
c=2.49642kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
c=2.4964kPa

Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Stability Number
Stability Number is a parameter used to assess the stability of slopes, particularly in soil mechanics and geotechnical analyses.
Symbol: Sn
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Depth for Stability Number
The Critical Depth for Stability Number is the depth within a soil mass where the Stability Number (a dimensionless parameter used to assess slope stability) reaches a critical value.
Symbol: hcs
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Cohesion of Soil

​Go Cohesion given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil
c=τf-(σntan(Φiπ180))
​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 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 Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?

Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Cohesion of Soil = Stability Number*(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number) to evaluate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil formula is defined as a soil's internal attraction resisting shear, defined by the Stability Number for Cohesive Soil, reflecting its strength characteristics. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by c symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil, enter Stability Number (Sn), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Critical Depth for Stability Number (hcs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil is expressed as Cohesion of Soil = Stability Number*(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number). Here is an example- 0.002894 = 2.01*(18000*0.069).
How to calculate Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?
With Stability Number (Sn), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Critical Depth for Stability Number (hcs) we can find Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil using the formula - Cohesion of Soil = Stability Number*(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cohesion of Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cohesion of Soil-
  • 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))OpenImg
  • 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
Can the Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil be negative?
No, the Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion given Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?
Cohesion given Stability Number for 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 Stability Number for Cohesive Soil can be measured.
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