Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety Formula

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Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number is soil layer thickness where effective cohesion is reached, impacting slope stability. Check FAQs
HMobilised=(cSnγFc)
HMobilised - Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number?c - Cohesion of Soil?Sn - Stability Number?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?Fc - Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion?

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0.0365Edit=(2.511Edit2.01Edit18Edit1.9Edit)
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Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
HMobilised=(cSnγFc)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
HMobilised=(2.511kPa2.0118kN/m³1.9)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
HMobilised=(2.5112.01181.9)
Next Step Evaluate
HMobilised=0.0365278868813826m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
HMobilised=0.0365m

Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety Formula Elements

Variables
Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number
Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number is soil layer thickness where effective cohesion is reached, impacting slope stability.
Symbol: HMobilised
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: c
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stability Number
Stability Number is a parameter used to assess the stability of slopes, particularly in soil mechanics and geotechnical analyses.
Symbol: Sn
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion is the ratio of material's shear strength to applied shear stress, ensuring stability against sliding.
Symbol: Fc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes category

​Go Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
τs=σnmtan((φ))
​Go Normal Stress given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=τstan((φ))
​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
φ=atan(τsσnm)
​Go Normal Stress given Shear Stress of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=𝜏Shearstresscot((I))

How to Evaluate Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety?

Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety evaluator uses Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Stability Number*Unit Weight of Soil*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion)) to evaluate the Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number, The Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety formula is defined as value of the depth within a soil layer where the cohesion of the soil begins to contribute to its shear strength, considering factor of safety. Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number is denoted by HMobilised symbol.

How to evaluate Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety, enter Cohesion of Soil (c), Stability Number (Sn), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion (Fc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety

What is the formula to find Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety?
The formula of Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety is expressed as Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Stability Number*Unit Weight of Soil*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion)). Here is an example- 0.043787 = (2511/(2.01*18000*1.9)).
How to calculate Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety?
With Cohesion of Soil (c), Stability Number (Sn), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion (Fc) we can find Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety using the formula - Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Stability Number*Unit Weight of Soil*Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion)).
Can the Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety be negative?
No, the Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety?
Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth of Mobilized Cohesion given Factor of Safety can be measured.
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