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Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction. Check FAQs
z=Wγbcos((I))
z - Depth of Prism?W - Weight of Prism?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?b - Inclined Length?I - Angle of Inclination?

Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism Example

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3.1993Edit=100Edit18Edit10Editcos((80Edit))
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Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
z=Wγbcos((I))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
z=100kg18kN/m³10mcos((80°))
Next Step Convert Units
z=100kg18kN/m³10mcos((1.3963rad))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
z=1001810cos((1.3963))
Next Step Evaluate
z=3.19931693507501m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
z=3.1993m

Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism 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.
Weight of Prism
Weight of Prism means the weight of soil prism.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
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.
Inclined Length
Inclined Length of prism is along the slope.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination
Angle of Inclination 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 Volume per Unit Length of Prism
z=Vlbcos((I))
​Go Depth of Prism given Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism
z=σverticalγcos((I))
​Go Depth of Prism given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil
z=cu(fs-(tan((Φi))tan((I))))γcos((I))sin((I))

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes in Prism category

​Go Weight of Soil Prism in Stability Analysis
W=(γzbcos((I)))
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Weight of Soil Prism
γ=Wzbcos((I))
​Go Inclined Length along Slope given Weight of Soil Prism
b=Wγzcos((I))
​Go Angle of Inclination given Weight of Soil Prism
I=acos(Wγzb)

How to Evaluate Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism?

Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism evaluator uses Depth of Prism = Weight of Prism/(Unit Weight of Soil*Inclined Length*cos((Angle of Inclination))) to evaluate the Depth of Prism, The Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism 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 Weight of Soil Prism using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism, enter Weight of Prism (W), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Inclined Length (b) & Angle of Inclination (I) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism

What is the formula to find Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism?
The formula of Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism is expressed as Depth of Prism = Weight of Prism/(Unit Weight of Soil*Inclined Length*cos((Angle of Inclination))). Here is an example- 0.319932 = 100/(18000*10*cos((1.3962634015952))).
How to calculate Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism?
With Weight of Prism (W), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Inclined Length (b) & Angle of Inclination (I) we can find Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism using the formula - Depth of Prism = Weight of Prism/(Unit Weight of Soil*Inclined Length*cos((Angle of Inclination))). 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=Volume per unit length of prism/(Inclined Length*cos((Angle of Inclination)))OpenImg
  • Depth of Prism=Vertical Stress at a Point in Pascal/(Unit Weight of Soil*cos((Angle of Inclination)))OpenImg
  • Depth of Prism=Unit Cohesion/((Factor of Safety-(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))/tan((Angle of Inclination))))*Unit Weight of Soil*cos((Angle of Inclination))*sin((Angle of Inclination)))OpenImg
Can the Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism be negative?
No, the Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism?
Depth of Prism given Weight of Soil Prism 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 Weight of Soil Prism can be measured.
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