Critical Depth in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Critical Depth is the depth within a soil profile where the net pressure or stress acting on the soil particles is zero. And is denoted by h_c. Critical Depth is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Critical Depth is always positive.

Formulas to find Critical Depth in Geotechnical Engineering

fxCritical Depth for Cohesive SoilGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Critical Depth

fxCohesion given Critical Depth for Cohesive SoilGo

fxUnit Weight of Soil given Critical Depth for Cohesive SoilGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Cohesion of Soil Go

fx Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Angle of Inclination Go

fx Angle of Internal Friction Go

FAQ

What is the Critical Depth?

Critical Depth is the depth within a soil profile where the net pressure or stress acting on the soil particles is zero. Critical Depth is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Critical Depth is always positive.

Can the Critical Depth be negative?

No, the Critical Depth, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Critical Depth?

Critical Depth is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Critical Depth can be measured.

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