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Embankment Compression is soil settlement due to applied load on filled ground, causing volume reduction and potential structural issues. Check FAQs
Δ=u(Va+(HVw))u+pair
Δ - Embankment Compression?u - Induced Pore Pressure?Va - Volume of Free Air Voids?H - Henry's Constant?Vw - Volume of Pore Water?pair - Air Pressure?

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1.6846Edit=3.001Edit(2.01Edit+(0.023Edit5Edit))3.001Edit+0.08Edit
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Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Δ=u(Va+(HVw))u+pair
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Δ=3.001Pa(2.01+(0.0235))3.001Pa+0.08kgf/m²
Next Step Convert Units
Δ=3.001Pa(2.01+(0.0235))3.001Pa+0.7845Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Δ=3.001(2.01+(0.0235))3.001+0.7845
Next Step Evaluate
Δ=1.68460470021125
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Δ=1.6846

Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Embankment Compression
Embankment Compression is soil settlement due to applied load on filled ground, causing volume reduction and potential structural issues.
Symbol: Δ
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Induced Pore Pressure
Induced Pore Pressure occurs when the saturated soil is stressed and when the porosity cannot increase.
Symbol: u
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Free Air Voids
Volume of Free Air Voids is spaces in a material not filled with solid particles, indicating porosity and permeability.
Symbol: Va
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Henry's Constant
Henry's Constant is the ratio of the concentration of the gas in the liquid phase to its partial pressure in the gas phase.
Symbol: H
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Volume of Pore Water
Volume of Pore Water is the amount of water within the voids of a soil or rock, excluding solid particles.
Symbol: Vw
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Air Pressure
Air Pressure is the pressure exerted by air on the walls in which it is confined.
Symbol: pair
Measurement: PressureUnit: kgf/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Embankment Compression

​Go Embankment Compression given Henry's Constant of Solubility
Δ=u(Va+(0.02Vw))u+pair

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​Go Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam
ΣT=(c'L')+((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))fs
​Go Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam
c'=(fsΣT)-((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))L'
​Go Length of Slip Circle given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam
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How to Evaluate Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure?

Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure evaluator uses Embankment Compression = (Induced Pore Pressure*(Volume of Free Air Voids+(Henry's Constant*Volume of Pore Water)))/(Induced Pore Pressure+Air Pressure) to evaluate the Embankment Compression, The Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure is defined as value of the reduction in volume of an embankment material due to compression, where the compression process is influenced by the solubility of gases in the pore water of the embankment material, considering induced pore pressure. Embankment Compression is denoted by Δ symbol.

How to evaluate Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure, enter Induced Pore Pressure (u), Volume of Free Air Voids (Va), Henry's Constant (H), Volume of Pore Water (Vw) & Air Pressure (pair) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure

What is the formula to find Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure?
The formula of Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure is expressed as Embankment Compression = (Induced Pore Pressure*(Volume of Free Air Voids+(Henry's Constant*Volume of Pore Water)))/(Induced Pore Pressure+Air Pressure). Here is an example- 1.684605 = (3.001*(2.01+(0.023*5)))/(3.001+0.784531999999945).
How to calculate Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure?
With Induced Pore Pressure (u), Volume of Free Air Voids (Va), Henry's Constant (H), Volume of Pore Water (Vw) & Air Pressure (pair) we can find Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure using the formula - Embankment Compression = (Induced Pore Pressure*(Volume of Free Air Voids+(Henry's Constant*Volume of Pore Water)))/(Induced Pore Pressure+Air Pressure).
What are the other ways to Calculate Embankment Compression?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Embankment Compression-
  • Embankment Compression=(Induced Pore Pressure*(Volume of Free Air Voids+(0.02*Volume of Pore Water)))/(Induced Pore Pressure+Air Pressure)OpenImg
Can the Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure be negative?
No, the Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure?
Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Embankment Compression given Induced Pore Pressure can be measured.
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