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Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction. Check FAQs
z=Wprismγsatbcos(iπ180)
z - Depth of Prism?Wprism - Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics?γsat - Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter?b - Inclined Length of Prism?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

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1012.3381Edit=0.62Edit32.24Edit0.019Editcos(64Edit3.1416180)
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Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
z=Wprismγsatbcos(iπ180)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
z=0.62kN32.24N/m³0.019mcos(64°π180)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
z=0.62kN32.24N/m³0.019mcos(64°3.1416180)
Next Step Convert Units
z=620N32.24N/m³0.019mcos(1.117rad3.1416180)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
z=62032.240.019cos(1.1173.1416180)
Next Step Evaluate
z=1012.33812515165m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
z=1012.3381m

Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
Depth of Prism
Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction.
Symbol: z
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics
Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics means the weight of soil prism.
Symbol: Wprism
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter
Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter is the value of the unit weight of the saturated soil in Newton per Cubic Meter.
Symbol: γsat
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inclined Length of Prism
Inclined Length of Prism is length of prism along the slope.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Depth of Prism

​Go Depth of Prism given Vertical Stress and Saturated Unit Weight
z=σzkpγsaturatedcos(iπ180)
​Go Depth of Prism given Normal Stress and Saturated Unit Weight
z=σnγsaturated(cos(iπ180))2
​Go Depth of Prism given Shear Stress and Saturated Unit Weight
z=ζsoilγsaturatedcos(iπ180)sin(iπ180)
​Go Depth of Prism given Upward Force due to Seepage Water
z=Fuγwater(cos(iπ180))2

Other formulas in Factor of Steady Seepage Along the Slope category

​Go Saturated Unit Weight given Weight of Soil Prism
γsaturated=Wprismzbcos(iπ180)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Saturated Unit Weight
i=acos(Wprismγzb)
​Go Saturated Unit Weight given Vertical Stress on Prism
γsaturated=σzkpzcos(iπ180)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Vertical Stress and Saturated Unit Weight
i=acos(σzγz)

How to Evaluate Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight?

Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight evaluator uses Depth of Prism = Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics/(Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter*Inclined Length of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)) to evaluate the Depth of Prism, The Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight is defined as the value of depth of prism when we have prior information of other parameters used. Depth of Prism is denoted by z symbol.

How to evaluate Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight, enter Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics (Wprism), Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter sat), Inclined Length of Prism (b) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight?
The formula of Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight is expressed as Depth of Prism = Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics/(Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter*Inclined Length of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)). Here is an example- 2.262873 = 620/(32.24*0.019*cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180)).
How to calculate Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight?
With Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics (Wprism), Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter sat), Inclined Length of Prism (b) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) we can find Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight using the formula - Depth of Prism = Weight of Prism in Soil Mechanics/(Saturated Unit Weight in Newton per Cubic Meter*Inclined Length of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Depth of Prism?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Depth of Prism-
  • Depth of Prism=Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal/(Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))OpenImg
  • Depth of Prism=Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics/(Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
  • Depth of Prism=Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics/(Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))OpenImg
Can the Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight?
Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight can be measured.
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