Critical Depth in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

The Critical Depth is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge. 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 given Saturated Unit WeightGo

fxCritical Depth given Submerged Unit WeightGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Critical Depth

fxCohesion of Soil for Steady Seepage along SlopeGo

fxSaturated Unit Weight given Critical DepthGo

fxSubmerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth and CohesionGo

fxSubmerged Unit Weight given Critical DepthGo

fxCohesion of Soil given Submerged Unit WeightGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal Go

fx Saturated Unit Weight of Soil Go

fx Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil Go

fx Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter Go

fx Angle of Internal Friction Go

fx Cohesion of Soil Go

fx Submerged Unit Weight Go

FAQ

What is the Critical Depth?

The Critical Depth is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge. 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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