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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=hc(sec((i)))2γ'(tan((i))-tan((φ)))
Cs - Cohesion of Soil?hc - Critical Depth?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?

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0.9868Edit=1.01Edit(sec((64Edit)))25.01Edit(tan((64Edit))-tan((46Edit)))
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Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cs=hc(sec((i)))2γ'(tan((i))-tan((φ)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cs=1.01m(sec((64°)))25.01N/m³(tan((64°))-tan((46°)))
Next Step Convert Units
Cs=1.01m(sec((1.117rad)))25.01N/m³(tan((1.117rad))-tan((0.8029rad)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cs=1.01(sec((1.117)))25.01(tan((1.117))-tan((0.8029)))
Next Step Evaluate
Cs=986.761399016824Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Cs=0.986761399016824kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cs=0.9868kPa

Cohesion of Soil 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.
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.
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.
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)
sec
Secant is a trigonometric function that is defined ratio of the hypotenuse to the shorter side adjacent to an acute angle (in a right-angled triangle); the reciprocal of a cosine.
Syntax: sec(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Cohesion of Soil

​Go Cohesion given Submerged Unit Weight
Cs=(fs-(tan(φπ180)tan((i))))(γ'zcos((i))sin((i)))

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 of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight?

Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight evaluator uses 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))))) to evaluate the Cohesion of Soil, The Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight is defined as the internal molecular attraction resisting shear, influencing stability, given a specific submerged unit weight condition. Cohesion of Soil is denoted by Cs symbol.

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

FAQs on Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight?
The formula of Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight is expressed as 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))))). Here is an example- 0.000985 = 1.01/(((sec((1.11701072127616)))^2)/(5.01*(tan((1.11701072127616))-tan((0.802851455917241))))).
How to calculate Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight?
With Critical Depth (hc), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Submerged Unit Weight ') & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight using the formula - 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))))). This formula also uses Tangent (tan), Secant (sec) 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=(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)))OpenImg
Can the Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight?
Cohesion of Soil 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 of Soil given Submerged Unit Weight can be measured.
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