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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=Wx'
MD - Driving Moment?W - Weight of Body in Newtons?x' - Distance between LOA and COR?

Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge Example

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Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
MD=Wx'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
MD=8N1.25m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
MD=81.25
Next Step Evaluate
MD=10000N*m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
MD=10kN*m

Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Weight of Body in Newtons
Weight of Body in Newtons is the force with which a body is pulled toward the earth.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance between LOA and COR
Distance between LOA and COR is the distance between the line of action and the line passing through the center which is the perpendicular distance from a point to a line in a geometric configuration.
Symbol: x'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Driving Moment

​Go Driving Moment given Factor of Safety
MD=MRfs
​Go Driving Moment given Radius of Slip Circle
MD=rFt

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 Weight of Soil on Wedge?

Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge evaluator uses Driving Moment = Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COR to evaluate the Driving Moment, The Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge formula is defined as the moment or torque produced by the weight of a soil mass acting on a potential failure wedge in a slope stability analysis. This concept is critical in assessing the stability of slopes and earth structures. Driving Moment is denoted by MD symbol.

How to evaluate Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge, enter Weight of Body in Newtons (W) & Distance between LOA and COR (x') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge

What is the formula to find Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge?
The formula of Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge is expressed as Driving Moment = Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COR. Here is an example- 0.01 = 8*1.25.
How to calculate Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge?
With Weight of Body in Newtons (W) & Distance between LOA and COR (x') we can find Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge using the formula - Driving Moment = Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COR.
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=Radius of Slip Circle*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil MechanicsOpenImg
Can the Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge be negative?
No, the Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge, measured in Moment of Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge?
Driving Moment given Weight of Soil on Wedge 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 Weight of Soil on Wedge can be measured.
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