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Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics is related to total stress and pore pressure. Check FAQs
σ'=σn-Fu
σ' - Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics?σn - Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics?Fu - Upward Force in Seepage Analysis?

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24.47Edit=77.36Edit-52.89Edit
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Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ'=σn-Fu
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ'=77.36kN/m²-52.89kN/m²
Next Step Convert Units
σ'=77360Pa-52890Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ'=77360-52890
Next Step Evaluate
σ'=24470Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
σ'=24.47kN/m²

Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics
Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics is stress that occurs when a member is loaded by an axial force.
Symbol: σn
Measurement: StressUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Upward Force in Seepage Analysis
Upward Force in Seepage Analysis is due to seepage water.
Symbol: Fu
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics

​Go Effective Normal Stress given Submerged Unit Weight
σ'=(ySz(cos(iπ180))2)
​Go Effective Normal Stress given Factor of Safety
σ'=Fstan(Φiπ180)ζsoil
​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 Upward Force due to Seepage Water?

Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water evaluator uses Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics = Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Upward Force in Seepage Analysis to evaluate the Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics, The Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water 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 Upward Force due to Seepage Water using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water, enter Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics n) & Upward Force in Seepage Analysis (Fu) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water

What is the formula to find Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water?
The formula of Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water is expressed as Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics = Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Upward Force in Seepage Analysis. Here is an example- -0.01553 = 77360-52890.
How to calculate Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water?
With Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics n) & Upward Force in Seepage Analysis (Fu) we can find Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water using the formula - Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics = Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Upward Force in Seepage Analysis.
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=(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=Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics/((tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180))/Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics)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 Upward Force due to Seepage Water be negative?
No, the Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water?
Effective Normal Stress given Upward Force due to Seepage Water 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 Upward Force due to Seepage Water can be measured.
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