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Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion is the ratio of material's shear strength to applied shear stress, ensuring stability against sliding. Check FAQs
Fc=hCriticalH
Fc - Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion?hCritical - Critical Depth for Factor of Safety?H - Depth at Mobilized Cohesion?

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1.9Edit=5.51Edit2.9Edit
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Factor of Safety given Critical Depth Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Factor of Safety given Critical Depth?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fc=hCriticalH
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fc=5.51m2.9m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fc=5.512.9
LAST Step Evaluate
Fc=1.9

Factor of Safety given Critical Depth Formula Elements

Variables
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion is the ratio of material's shear strength to applied shear stress, ensuring stability against sliding.
Symbol: Fc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Depth for Factor of Safety
The Critical Depth for Factor of Safety is the depth at which the factor of safety against slope failure or other geotechnical hazards reaches a critical value.
Symbol: hCritical
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth at Mobilized Cohesion
Depth at Mobilized Cohesion is the depth at which mobilized cohesion is considered.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion

​Go Factor of Safety given Stability Number
Fc=(cSnγHMobilised)

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes category

​Go Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
τs=σnmtan((φ))
​Go Normal Stress given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=τstan((φ))
​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
φ=atan(τsσnm)
​Go Normal Stress given Shear Stress of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=𝜏Shearstresscot((I))

How to Evaluate Factor of Safety given Critical Depth?

Factor of Safety given Critical Depth evaluator uses Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion = Critical Depth for Factor of Safety/Depth at Mobilized Cohesion to evaluate the Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion, The Factor of Safety given Critical Depth formula is defined as the value of safety margin applied to ensure the stability of a structure or soil mass at a critical depth. Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion is denoted by Fc symbol.

How to evaluate Factor of Safety given Critical Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Factor of Safety given Critical Depth, enter Critical Depth for Factor of Safety (hCritical) & Depth at Mobilized Cohesion (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Factor of Safety given Critical Depth

What is the formula to find Factor of Safety given Critical Depth?
The formula of Factor of Safety given Critical Depth is expressed as Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion = Critical Depth for Factor of Safety/Depth at Mobilized Cohesion. Here is an example- 2.068966 = 5.51/2.9.
How to calculate Factor of Safety given Critical Depth?
With Critical Depth for Factor of Safety (hCritical) & Depth at Mobilized Cohesion (H) we can find Factor of Safety given Critical Depth using the formula - Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion = Critical Depth for Factor of Safety/Depth at Mobilized Cohesion.
What are the other ways to Calculate Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion-
  • Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion=(Cohesion of Soil/(Stability Number*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number))OpenImg
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