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Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics is related to total stress and pore pressure. Check FAQs
σ'=Fstan(Φiπ180)ζsoil
σ' - Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics?Fs - Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?ζsoil - Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics?π - Archimedes' constant?

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78.7358Edit=2.8Edittan(82.87Edit3.1416180)0.71Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ'=Fstan(Φiπ180)ζsoil
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ'=2.8tan(82.87°π180)0.71kN/m²
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
σ'=2.8tan(82.87°3.1416180)0.71kN/m²
Next Step Convert Units
σ'=2.8tan(1.4464rad3.1416180)710Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ'=2.8tan(1.44643.1416180)710
Next Step Evaluate
σ'=78735.7633090358Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σ'=78.7357633090358kN/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σ'=78.7358kN/m²

Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety Formula Elements

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Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics
Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics is related to total stress and pore pressure.
Symbol: σ'
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction.
Symbol: Φi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics
Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: ζsoil
Measurement: StressUnit: kN/m²
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 Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics

​Go Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water
σ'=σn-Fu
​Go Effective Normal Stress given Submerged Unit Weight
σ'=(ySz(cos(iπ180))2)
​Go Effective Normal Stress given Saturated Unit Weight
σ'=((γsaturated-γwater)z(cos(iπ180))2)

Other formulas in Steady State Seepage Analysis Along The Slopes category

​Go Weight of Soil Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
Wprism=(γsaturatedzbcos(iπ180))
​Go Inclined Length of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
b=Wprismγsaturatedzcos(iπ180)
​Go Vertical Stress on Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
σzkp=(γsaturatedzcos(iπ180))
​Go Normal Stress Component given Saturated Unit Weight
σn=(γsaturatedz(cos(iπ180))2)

How to Evaluate Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety?

Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety evaluator uses Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics = Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics/((tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180))/Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics) to evaluate the Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics, The Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety is defined as the value of effective normal stress when we have prior information of other parameters used. Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics is denoted by σ' symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety, enter Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics soil) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety

What is the formula to find Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety?
The formula of Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety is expressed as Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics = Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics/((tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180))/Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics). Here is an example- 0.078736 = 2.8/((tan((1.44635435112743*pi)/180))/710).
How to calculate Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety?
With Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics soil) we can find Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety using the formula - Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics = Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics/((tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180))/Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-
  • Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics=Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Upward Force in Seepage AnalysisOpenImg
  • Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics=(Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter*Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
  • Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics=((Saturated Unit Weight of Soil-Unit Weight of Water)*Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
Can the Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety be negative?
No, the Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety?
Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter[kN/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[kN/m²], Kilopascal[kN/m²], Bar[kN/m²] are the few other units in which Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety can be measured.
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