Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction. Check FAQs
z=σNormalγ'(cos((i)))2
z - Depth of Prism?σNormal - Normal Stress?γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?

Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight equation looks like.

0.8309Edit=0.8Edit5.01Edit(cos((64Edit)))2
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Engineering » Category Civil » Category Geotechnical Engineering » fx Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight

Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
z=σNormalγ'(cos((i)))2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
z=0.8Pa5.01N/m³(cos((64°)))2
Next Step Convert Units
z=0.8Pa5.01N/m³(cos((1.117rad)))2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
z=0.85.01(cos((1.117)))2
Next Step Evaluate
z=0.830937459926598m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
z=0.8309m

Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Normal Stress
Normal stress is defined as the stress produced by the perpendicular action of a force on a given area.
Symbol: σNormal
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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 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.
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 Submerged Unit Weight and Shear Stress
z=𝜏γ'cos((i))sin((i))
​Go Depth of Prism for Cohesive Soil given Submerged Slope
z=(Cs(fs-(tan((φ))tan((i))))γ'cos((i))sin((i)))

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Submerged Slopes category

​Go Normal Stress Component given Submerged Unit Weight
σNormal=γ'z(cos((i)))2
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Normal Stress Component
γ'=σNormalz(cos((i)))2
​Go Shear Stress Component given Submerged Unit Weight
𝜏=(γ'zcos((i))sin((i)))
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Shear Stress Component
γ'=𝜏zcos((i))sin((i))

How to Evaluate Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight?

Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight evaluator uses Depth of Prism = Normal Stress/(Submerged Unit Weight*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2) to evaluate the Depth of Prism, The Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight is defined as its weight per unit volume, expressed as submerged unit weight. Depth of Prism is denoted by z symbol.

How to evaluate Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight, enter Normal Stress Normal), Submerged Unit Weight ') & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight

What is the formula to find Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight?
The formula of Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight is expressed as Depth of Prism = Normal Stress/(Submerged Unit Weight*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2). Here is an example- 0.832599 = 0.8/(5.01*(cos((1.11701072127616)))^2).
How to calculate Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight?
With Normal Stress Normal), Submerged Unit Weight ') & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) we can find Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight using the formula - Depth of Prism = Normal Stress/(Submerged Unit Weight*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2). This formula also uses 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=Shear Stress for Submerged Slopes/(Submerged Unit Weight*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))OpenImg
  • Depth of Prism=(Cohesion of Soil/((Factor of Safety-(tan((Angle of Internal Friction))/tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))*Submerged Unit Weight*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))OpenImg
Can the Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight be negative?
No, the Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight?
Depth of Prism 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 Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight can be measured.
Copied!