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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
Cs=(fs-(tan(φπ180)tan((i))))(γ'zcos((i))sin((i)))
Cs - Cohesion of Soil?fs - Factor of Safety?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?z - Depth of Prism?π - Archimedes' constant?

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16.5408Edit=(2.8Edit-(tan(46Edit3.1416180)tan((64Edit))))(5.01Edit3Editcos((64Edit))sin((64Edit)))
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Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cs=(fs-(tan(φπ180)tan((i))))(γ'zcos((i))sin((i)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cs=(2.8-(tan(46°π180)tan((64°))))(5.01N/m³3mcos((64°))sin((64°)))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Cs=(2.8-(tan(46°3.1416180)tan((64°))))(5.01N/m³3mcos((64°))sin((64°)))
Next Step Convert Units
Cs=(2.8-(tan(0.8029rad3.1416180)tan((1.117rad))))(5.01N/m³3mcos((1.117rad))sin((1.117rad)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cs=(2.8-(tan(0.80293.1416180)tan((1.117))))(5.013cos((1.117))sin((1.117)))
Next Step Evaluate
Cs=16540.847553393Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cs=16.540847553393kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cs=16.5408kPa

Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight 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: Cs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
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.
Angle of Internal Friction
Angle of Internal Friction is the angle measured between the normal force and resultant force .
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Submerged Unit Weight
Submerged Unit Weight is the unit weight of weight of soil as observed underwater in a saturated condition of course.
Symbol: γ'
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Prism
Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction.
Symbol: z
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
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 Submerged Unit Weight
Cs=hc(sec((i)))2γ'(tan((i))-tan((φ)))

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Submerged Slopes category

​Go Normal Stress Component given Submerged Unit Weight
σNormal=γ'z(cos((i)))2
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Normal Stress Component
γ'=σNormalz(cos((i)))2
​Go Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight
z=σNormalγ'(cos((i)))2
​Go Shear Stress Component given Submerged Unit Weight
𝜏=(γ'zcos((i))sin((i)))

How to Evaluate Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight?

Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight evaluator uses Cohesion of Soil = (Factor of Safety-(tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)/tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))*(Submerged Unit Weight*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))) to evaluate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight is defined as a material's internal attraction resisting separation; submerged unit weight is its weight per volume when submerged in fluid. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by Cs symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight, enter Factor of Safety (fs), Angle of Internal Friction (φ), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Submerged Unit Weight ') & Depth of Prism (z) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight?
The formula of Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight is expressed as Cohesion of Soil = (Factor of Safety-(tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)/tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))*(Submerged Unit Weight*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))). Here is an example- 0.016508 = (2.8-(tan((0.802851455917241*pi)/180)/tan((1.11701072127616))))*(5.01*3*cos((1.11701072127616))*sin((1.11701072127616))).
How to calculate Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight?
With Factor of Safety (fs), Angle of Internal Friction (φ), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Submerged Unit Weight ') & Depth of Prism (z) we can find Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight using the formula - Cohesion of Soil = (Factor of Safety-(tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)/tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))*(Submerged Unit Weight*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and , Sine (sin), Cosine (cos), 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=Critical Depth/(((sec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2)/(Submerged Unit Weight*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))))OpenImg
Can the Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight?
Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight 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 Submerged Unit Weight can be measured.
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