Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
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=(ζcsfs)-(σntan((φ)))
c - Cohesion of Soil?ζcs - Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil?fs - Factor of Safety?σn - Normal Stress at a Point in Soil?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?

Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil equation looks like.

2.5324Edit=(29.72Edit0.88Edit)-(21.66Edittan((47.48Edit)))
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Engineering » Category Civil » Category Geotechnical Engineering » fx Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil

Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
c=(ζcsfs)-(σntan((φ)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
c=(29.72kN/m²0.88)-(21.66kN/m²tan((47.48°)))
Next Step Convert Units
c=(29.72kN/m²0.88)-(21.66kN/m²tan((0.8287rad)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
c=(29.720.88)-(21.66tan((0.8287)))
Next Step Evaluate
c=2532.41685262355Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
c=2.53241685262355kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
c=2.5324kPa

Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
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 Stress in Cohesive Soil
Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil is the stress that acts parallel to the plane of failure within cohesive soils such as clay or silt.
Symbol: ζcs
Measurement: StressUnit: kN/m²
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.
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
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.
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 given Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil
c=τf-(σntan(Φiπ180))
​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 of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?

Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Cohesion of Soil = (Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil*Factor of Safety)-(Normal Stress at a Point in Soil*tan((Angle of Internal Friction))) to evaluate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil formula is defined as the ratio of shear strength to applied stress, ensuring stability and preventing failure. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by c symbol.

How to evaluate Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil, enter Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil cs), Factor of Safety (fs), Normal Stress at a Point in Soil n) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil is expressed as Cohesion of Soil = (Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil*Factor of Safety)-(Normal Stress at a Point in Soil*tan((Angle of Internal Friction))). Here is an example- -0.058211 = (29720*0.88)-(21660*tan((0.828682328846752))).
How to calculate Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
With Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil cs), Factor of Safety (fs), Normal Stress at a Point in Soil n) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil using the formula - Cohesion of Soil = (Shear Stress in Cohesive Soil*Factor of Safety)-(Normal Stress at a Point in Soil*tan((Angle of Internal Friction))). This formula also uses 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 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=(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 of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil be negative?
No, the Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
Cohesion of Soil given Factor of Safety 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 of Soil given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil can be measured.
Copied!