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Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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=hc((γsaturatedtan(iπ180)(cos(iπ180))2)-(yStan(φπ180)(cos(iπ180))2))
C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?hc - Critical Depth?γsaturated - Saturated Unit Weight of Soil?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?yS - Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.1633Edit=1.01Edit((11.89Edittan(64Edit3.1416180)(cos(64Edit3.1416180))2)-(5Edittan(46Edit3.1416180)(cos(64Edit3.1416180))2))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=hc((γsaturatedtan(iπ180)(cos(iπ180))2)-(yStan(φπ180)(cos(iπ180))2))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=1.01m((11.89kN/m³tan(64°π180)(cos(64°π180))2)-(5kN/m³tan(46°π180)(cos(64°π180))2))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
C=1.01m((11.89kN/m³tan(64°3.1416180)(cos(64°3.1416180))2)-(5kN/m³tan(46°3.1416180)(cos(64°3.1416180))2))
Next Step Convert Units
C=1.01m((11890N/m³tan(1.117rad3.1416180)(cos(1.117rad3.1416180))2)-(5000N/m³tan(0.8029rad3.1416180)(cos(1.117rad3.1416180))2))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=1.01((11890tan(1.1173.1416180)(cos(1.1173.1416180))2)-(5000tan(0.80293.1416180)(cos(1.1173.1416180))2))
Next Step Evaluate
C=163.320006077776Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
C=0.163320006077776kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C=0.1633kPa

Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope Formula Elements

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Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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 between 0 to 50.
Critical Depth
The Critical Depth is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil is the ratio of mass of saturated soil sample to total volume.
Symbol: γsaturated
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
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 in KN per Cubic Meter
Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter is the unit weight of a weight of soil as observed under water in a saturated condition of course.
Symbol: yS
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
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.
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
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 in Soil as Kilopascal

​Go Cohesion of Soil given Saturated Unit Weight
C=(Fsγsaturatedzcos(iπ180)sin(iπ180))-(ySztan(φπ180)(cos(iπ180))2)

Other formulas in Steady State Seepage Analysis Along The Slopes category

​Go Weight of Soil Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
Wprism=(γsaturatedzbcos(iπ180))
​Go Inclined Length of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
b=Wprismγsaturatedzcos(iπ180)
​Go Vertical Stress on Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
σzkp=(γsaturatedzcos(iπ180))
​Go Normal Stress Component given Saturated Unit Weight
σn=(γsaturatedz(cos(iπ180))2)

How to Evaluate Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope?

Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope evaluator uses Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = Critical Depth*((Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)-(Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter*tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)) to evaluate the Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal, The Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope is defined as the value of cohesion of soil when we have prior information of other parameters used. Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope, enter Critical Depth (hc), Saturated Unit Weight of Soil saturated), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter (yS) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope

What is the formula to find Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope?
The formula of Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope is expressed as Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = Critical Depth*((Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)-(Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter*tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)). Here is an example- 0.000163 = 1.01*((11890*tan((1.11701072127616*pi)/180)*(cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180))^2)-(5000*tan((0.802851455917241*pi)/180)*(cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180))^2)).
How to calculate Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope?
With Critical Depth (hc), Saturated Unit Weight of Soil saturated), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter (yS) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope using the formula - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal = Critical Depth*((Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)-(Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter*tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and , Cosine (cos), Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal-
  • Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal=(Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics*Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))-(Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter*Depth of Prism*tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
Can the Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope be negative?
No, the Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope?
Cohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope 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 of Soil for Steady Seepage along Slope can be measured.
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