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Factor of Safety is a measure of the load-carrying capacity of a structure or material compared to the actual load or stress that is applied to it. Check FAQs
fs=γ'φ'φIFγsat
fs - Factor of Safety?γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?φ' - Effective Angle of Internal Friction?φIF - Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction?γsat - Saturated Unit Weight?

Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle Example

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2.821Edit=31Edit9.99Edit11Edit9.98Edit
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Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
fs=γ'φ'φIFγsat
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fs=31N/m³9.99°11°9.98N/m³
Next Step Convert Units
fs=31N/m³0.1744rad0.192rad9.98N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fs=310.17440.1929.98
Next Step Evaluate
fs=2.82100564765896
LAST Step Rounding Answer
fs=2.821

Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle Formula Elements

Variables
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety is a measure of the load-carrying capacity of a structure or material compared to the actual load or stress that is applied to it.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Submerged Unit Weight
Submerged Unit Weight is the effective weight of the soil per unit volume when it is submerged in water.
Symbol: γ'
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Angle of Internal Friction
Effective Angle of Internal Friction is the shear strength of soil due to the friction between soil particles when subjected to effective stress.
Symbol: φ'
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction
Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction is an effective measure combining materials' friction properties and their relative contributions in geotechnical engineering for stability analysis.
Symbol: φIF
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Unit Weight
Saturated Unit Weight is the value of the unit weight of the soil when the soil is completely saturated with water that is all the soil pores are completely filled with water.
Symbol: γsat
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Factor of Safety

​Go Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
fs=((γ'γsat)(tan((φ))tan((φIF))))

Other formulas in Taylor's Stability Number and Stability Curves category

​Go Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
φw=atan((γ'γsat)(tan((Φi))fs))
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
γ'=tan(φwπ180)(1γsat)(tan(Φiπ180)fs)
​Go Saturated Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
γsat=((γ'tan((φIF)))(tan((φ))fs))
​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety
φ=atan(fsγsattan((φIF))γ')

How to Evaluate Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle?

Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle evaluator uses Factor of Safety = (Submerged Unit Weight*Effective Angle of Internal Friction)/(Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction*Saturated Unit Weight) to evaluate the Factor of Safety, The Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle formula is defined as a ratio of the shear strength of a material (defined by the weighted friction angle) to the applied stresses, ensuring stability in geotechnical engineering, considering weighted friction angle. Factor of Safety is denoted by fs symbol.

How to evaluate Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle, enter Submerged Unit Weight '), Effective Angle of Internal Friction (φ'), Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction IF) & Saturated Unit Weight sat) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle

What is the formula to find Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle?
The formula of Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle is expressed as Factor of Safety = (Submerged Unit Weight*Effective Angle of Internal Friction)/(Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction*Saturated Unit Weight). Here is an example- 2.821006 = (31*0.174358392274201)/(0.19198621771934*9.98).
How to calculate Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle?
With Submerged Unit Weight '), Effective Angle of Internal Friction (φ'), Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction IF) & Saturated Unit Weight sat) we can find Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength given Weighted Friction Angle using the formula - Factor of Safety = (Submerged Unit Weight*Effective Angle of Internal Friction)/(Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction*Saturated Unit Weight).
What are the other ways to Calculate Factor of Safety?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Factor of Safety-
  • Factor of Safety=((Submerged Unit Weight/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction))/tan((Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction))))OpenImg
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