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Driving Moment is the moment (or torque) that drives or causes rotational movement in a soil mass or structural element, such as a retaining wall or pile foundation. Check FAQs
MD=rFt
MD - Driving Moment?r - Radius of Slip Circle?Ft - Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics?

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Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
MD=rFt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
MD=0.6m11N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
MD=0.611
Next Step Evaluate
MD=6600N*m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
MD=6.6kN*m

Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle Formula Elements

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Driving Moment
Driving Moment is the moment (or torque) that drives or causes rotational movement in a soil mass or structural element, such as a retaining wall or pile foundation.
Symbol: MD
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: kN*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Slip Circle
Radius of Slip Circle is the distance between center and one point on slip circle.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics
Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics means total tangential component.
Symbol: Ft
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be between 0 to 180.

Other Formulas to find Driving Moment

​Go Driving Moment given Factor of Safety
MD=MRfs
​Go Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge
MD=Wx'

Other formulas in The Swedish Slip Circle Method category

​Go Radial Distance from Center of Rotation given Length of Slip Arc
dradial=360L'2πδ(180π)
​Go Arc Angle given Length of Slip Arc
δ=360L'2πdradial(π180)
​Go Moment of Resistance given Factor of Safety
Mr'=fsMD
​Go Radial Distance from Centre of Rotation given Factor of Safety
dradial=fscuL'Wx'

How to Evaluate Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle?

Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle evaluator uses Driving Moment = Radius of Slip Circle*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics to evaluate the Driving Moment, The Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle formula is defined as the product of the slip circle radius and the resisting shear force. Driving Moment is denoted by MD symbol.

How to evaluate Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle, enter Radius of Slip Circle (r) & Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics (Ft) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle

What is the formula to find Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle?
The formula of Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle is expressed as Driving Moment = Radius of Slip Circle*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics. Here is an example- 0.0066 = 0.6*11.
How to calculate Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle?
With Radius of Slip Circle (r) & Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics (Ft) we can find Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle using the formula - Driving Moment = Radius of Slip Circle*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics.
What are the other ways to Calculate Driving Moment?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Driving Moment-
  • Driving Moment=Resisting Moment/Factor of SafetyOpenImg
  • Driving Moment=Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COROpenImg
Can the Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle be negative?
No, the Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle, measured in Moment of Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle?
Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle is usually measured using the Kilonewton Meter[kN*m] for Moment of Force. Newton Meter[kN*m], Millinewton Meter[kN*m], Micronewton Meter[kN*m] are the few other units in which Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle can be measured.
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