Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section Formula

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Counterfort Shear Unit Stress is the unit stress acting on a horizontal section. Check FAQs
vc=Votcd
vc - Counterfort Shear Unit Stress?Vo - Normal Shear Unit Stress?tc - Thickness of Counterfort?d - Horizontal Distance?

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3.136Edit=8Edit5.1Edit500.2Edit
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Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
vc=Votcd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vc=8MPa5.1mm500.2m
Next Step Convert Units
vc=8E+6Pa0.0051m500.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vc=8E+60.0051500.2
Next Step Evaluate
vc=3136000.50176008Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
vc=3.13600050176008MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vc=3.136MPa

Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section Formula Elements

Variables
Counterfort Shear Unit Stress
Counterfort Shear Unit Stress is the unit stress acting on a horizontal section.
Symbol: vc
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Shear Unit Stress
Normal Shear Unit Stress is the shear stress acting perpendicularly.
Symbol: Vo
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Counterfort
Thickness of Counterfort is the thickness of a buttress built against or integral with a wall (as a retaining wall or dam) but on the back or thrust-receiving side.
Symbol: tc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Distance
Horizontal Distance is the distance from face of wall to main steel.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Cantilever and Counterfort Retaining Walls category

​Go Shear Force on Section for Vertical Wall Face
Fshear=V1+(Mbd)tan(θ)
​Go Normal Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section
Vo=(vctcd)
​Go Thickness of Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section
tc=Vovcd
​Go Horizontal Distance from Face of Wall to Main Steel
d=Votcvc

How to Evaluate Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section?

Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section evaluator uses Counterfort Shear Unit Stress = Normal Shear Unit Stress/(Thickness of Counterfort*Horizontal Distance) to evaluate the Counterfort Shear Unit Stress, The Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section is defined as the unit stress acting on the horizontal section. Counterfort Shear Unit Stress is denoted by vc symbol.

How to evaluate Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section, enter Normal Shear Unit Stress (Vo), Thickness of Counterfort (tc) & Horizontal Distance (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section

What is the formula to find Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section?
The formula of Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section is expressed as Counterfort Shear Unit Stress = Normal Shear Unit Stress/(Thickness of Counterfort*Horizontal Distance). Here is an example- 3.1E-6 = 8000000/(0.0051*500.2).
How to calculate Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section?
With Normal Shear Unit Stress (Vo), Thickness of Counterfort (tc) & Horizontal Distance (d) we can find Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section using the formula - Counterfort Shear Unit Stress = Normal Shear Unit Stress/(Thickness of Counterfort*Horizontal Distance).
Can the Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section be negative?
No, the Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section?
Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Counterfort Shear Unit Stress on Horizontal Section can be measured.
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