Effective Stress on Slice Formula

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Effective Normal Stress is related to total stress and pore pressure. Check FAQs
σ'=(Pl)-ΣU
σ' - Effective Normal Stress?P - Total Normal Force?l - Length of Arc?ΣU - Total Pore Pressure?

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13.9236Edit=(150Edit9.42Edit)-2Edit
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Effective Stress on Slice Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Effective Stress on Slice?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ'=(Pl)-ΣU
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ'=(150N9.42m)-2N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ'=(1509.42)-2
Next Step Evaluate
σ'=13.9235668789809Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σ'=13.9236Pa

Effective Stress on Slice Formula Elements

Variables
Effective Normal Stress
Effective Normal Stress is related to total stress and pore pressure.
Symbol: σ'
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Normal Force
Total normal force acting at the base of the slice.
Symbol: P
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Arc
Length of Arc of the slice taken into consideration.
Symbol: l
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
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.

Other formulas in Slope Stability Analysis using Bishops Method category

​Go Normal Stress on Slice
σnormal=Pl
​Go Length of Arc of Slice
l=Pσnormal
​Go Length of Arc of Slice given Effective Stress
l=Pσ'+ΣU
​Go Effective Cohesion of Soil given Normal Stress on Slice
c'=τ-((σnormal-u)tan(φ'π180))

How to Evaluate Effective Stress on Slice?

Effective Stress on Slice evaluator uses Effective Normal Stress = (Total Normal Force/Length of Arc)-Total Pore Pressure to evaluate the Effective Normal Stress, The Effective Stress on Slice is defined as the value of effective normal stress when we have prior information of other parameters used. Effective Normal Stress is denoted by σ' symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Stress on Slice using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Stress on Slice, enter Total Normal Force (P), Length of Arc (l) & Total Pore Pressure (ΣU) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Stress on Slice

What is the formula to find Effective Stress on Slice?
The formula of Effective Stress on Slice is expressed as Effective Normal Stress = (Total Normal Force/Length of Arc)-Total Pore Pressure. Here is an example- 13 = (150/9.42)-2.
How to calculate Effective Stress on Slice?
With Total Normal Force (P), Length of Arc (l) & Total Pore Pressure (ΣU) we can find Effective Stress on Slice using the formula - Effective Normal Stress = (Total Normal Force/Length of Arc)-Total Pore Pressure.
Can the Effective Stress on Slice be negative?
No, the Effective Stress on Slice, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Stress on Slice?
Effective Stress on Slice 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 Stress on Slice can be measured.
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