Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight Formula

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The Critical Depth is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge. Check FAQs
hc=Cs(sec((i)))2γ'(tan((i))-tan((φ)))
hc - Critical Depth?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?

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5.1178Edit=5Edit(sec((64Edit)))25.01Edit(tan((64Edit))-tan((46Edit)))
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Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
hc=Cs(sec((i)))2γ'(tan((i))-tan((φ)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
hc=5kPa(sec((64°)))25.01N/m³(tan((64°))-tan((46°)))
Next Step Convert Units
hc=5kPa(sec((1.117rad)))25.01N/m³(tan((1.117rad))-tan((0.8029rad)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
hc=5(sec((1.117)))25.01(tan((1.117))-tan((0.8029)))
Next Step Evaluate
hc=5.11775187500408m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
hc=5.1178m

Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight Formula Elements

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Functions
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.
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.
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)

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How to Evaluate Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight?

Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight evaluator uses Critical Depth = (Cohesion of Soil*(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 Critical Depth, The Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight is defined as the depth at which submerged unit weight equals fluid unit weight, influencing open channel flow behavior. Critical Depth is denoted by hc symbol.

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

FAQs on Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight?
The formula of Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight is expressed as Critical Depth = (Cohesion of Soil*(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- 5.127987 = (5000*(sec((1.11701072127616)))^2)/(5.01*(tan((1.11701072127616))-tan((0.802851455917241)))).
How to calculate Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight?
With Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Submerged Unit Weight ') & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight using the formula - Critical Depth = (Cohesion of Soil*(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, Secant Function function(s).
Can the Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight?
Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Critical Depth given Submerged Unit Weight can be measured.
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