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Effective Cohesion is the cohesive strength of soil that is attributed to the soil's inherent properties, such as chemical bonding and other physicochemical forces between soil particles. Check FAQs
c'=(fsΣT)-((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))L'
c' - Effective Cohesion?fs - Factor of Safety?ΣT - Sum of all Tangential Component?ΣN - Sum of all Normal Component?ΣU - Total Pore Pressure?φ' - Effective Angle of Internal Friction?L' - Length of Slip Arc?π - Archimedes' constant?

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4.6448Edit=(2.8Edit4.98Edit)-((5.01Edit-2Edit)tan(9.99Edit3.1416180))3.0001Edit
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Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
c'=(fsΣT)-((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))L'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
c'=(2.84.98N)-((5.01N-2N)tan(9.99°π180))3.0001m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
c'=(2.84.98N)-((5.01N-2N)tan(9.99°3.1416180))3.0001m
Next Step Convert Units
c'=(2.84.98N)-((5.01N-2N)tan(0.1744rad3.1416180))3.0001m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
c'=(2.84.98)-((5.01-2)tan(0.17443.1416180))3.0001
Next Step Evaluate
c'=4.64479189239473Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
c'=4.6448Pa

Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam Formula Elements

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Effective Cohesion
Effective Cohesion is the cohesive strength of soil that is attributed to the soil's inherent properties, such as chemical bonding and other physicochemical forces between soil particles.
Symbol: c'
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety is a measure of the load-carrying capacity of a structure or material compared to the actual load or stress that is applied to it.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sum of all Tangential Component
Sum of all Tangential Component means total tangential component.
Symbol: ΣT
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sum of all Normal Component
Sum of all Normal Component means total normal force on slip circle.
Symbol: ΣN
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Pore Pressure
Total Pore Pressure is the total pressure of the fluid in the pore space of the rock, when it exceeds the hydrostatic pressure, over pressure situation occurs.
Symbol: ΣU
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Angle of Internal Friction
Effective Angle of Internal Friction is the shear strength of soil due to the friction between soil particles when subjected to effective stress.
Symbol: φ'
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Slip Arc
Length of Slip Arc is the length of the arc formed by slip circle.
Symbol: L'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Effective Cohesion

​Go Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety in Absence of Flow Net
c'=(fsΣT)-(ΣNtan(φ'π180))L'

Other formulas in Stability of Slopes In Earthen Dams category

​Go Factor of Safety of Earth Dam
fs=(c'L')+((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))ΣT
​Go Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam
ΣT=(c'L')+((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))fs

How to Evaluate Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?

Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam evaluator uses Effective Cohesion = ((Factor of Safety*Sum of all Tangential Component)-((Sum of all Normal Component-Total Pore Pressure)*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Length of Slip Arc to evaluate the Effective Cohesion, The Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam is defined as the value of effective cohesion when we have prior information of factor of safety. Effective Cohesion is denoted by c' symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam, enter Factor of Safety (fs), Sum of all Tangential Component (ΣT), Sum of all Normal Component (ΣN), Total Pore Pressure (ΣU), Effective Angle of Internal Friction (φ') & Length of Slip Arc (L') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam

What is the formula to find Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?
The formula of Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam is expressed as Effective Cohesion = ((Factor of Safety*Sum of all Tangential Component)-((Sum of all Normal Component-Total Pore Pressure)*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Length of Slip Arc. Here is an example- 7.49185 = ((2.8*4.98)-((5.01-2)*tan((0.174358392274201*pi)/180)))/3.0001.
How to calculate Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?
With Factor of Safety (fs), Sum of all Tangential Component (ΣT), Sum of all Normal Component (ΣN), Total Pore Pressure (ΣU), Effective Angle of Internal Friction (φ') & Length of Slip Arc (L') we can find Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam using the formula - Effective Cohesion = ((Factor of Safety*Sum of all Tangential Component)-((Sum of all Normal Component-Total Pore Pressure)*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Length of Slip Arc. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Cohesion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Cohesion-
  • Effective Cohesion=((Factor of Safety*Sum of all Tangential Component)-(Sum of all Normal Component*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Length of Slip ArcOpenImg
Can the Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam be negative?
No, the Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?
Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam can be measured.
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