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H=cm0.5cosec(iπ180)sec(φmobπ180)sin((i-θ)π180)sin((θslope-φmob)π180)γ
H - Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge?cm - Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?φmob - Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics?θ - Slope Angle?θslope - Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

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7.3113Edit=0.3Edit0.5cosec(64Edit3.1416180)sec(12.33Edit3.1416180)sin((64Edit-25Edit)3.1416180)sin((36.89Edit-12.33Edit)3.1416180)18Edit
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Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
H=cm0.5cosec(iπ180)sec(φmobπ180)sin((i-θ)π180)sin((θslope-φmob)π180)γ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H=0.3kN/m²0.5cosec(64°π180)sec(12.33°π180)sin((64°-25°)π180)sin((36.89°-12.33°)π180)18kN/m³
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
H=0.3kN/m²0.5cosec(64°3.1416180)sec(12.33°3.1416180)sin((64°-25°)3.1416180)sin((36.89°-12.33°)3.1416180)18kN/m³
Next Step Convert Units
H=300Pa0.5cosec(1.117rad3.1416180)sec(0.2152rad3.1416180)sin((1.117rad-0.4363rad)3.1416180)sin((0.6439rad-0.2152rad)3.1416180)18000N/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H=3000.5cosec(1.1173.1416180)sec(0.21523.1416180)sin((1.117-0.4363)3.1416180)sin((0.6439-0.2152)3.1416180)18000
Next Step Evaluate
H=7.31130173327608m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
H=7.3113m

Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge
Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge of soil.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics
Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics is the amount of cohesion that is resisting the shear stress.
Symbol: cm
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be between 0 to 10.
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics
Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics is the slope angle at which an object starts sliding due to applied force.
Symbol: φmob
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
Slope Angle
Slope Angle is defined as the angle measured between a horizontal plane at a given point on the land surface.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics
Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics is defined as the angle measured between a horizontal plane at a given point on the land surface.
Symbol: θslope
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -45 to 180.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
sec
Secant is a trigonometric function that is defined ratio of the hypotenuse to the shorter side adjacent to an acute angle (in a right-angled triangle); the reciprocal of a cosine.
Syntax: sec(Angle)
cosec
The cosecant function is a trigonometric function that is the reciprocal of the sine function.
Syntax: cosec(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge

​Go Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge
H=hsin((θi-θ)π180)sin(θiπ180)
​Go Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge given Weight of Wedge
H=WweγL(sin((θi-θ)π180))2sin(θiπ180)

Other formulas in Slope Stability Analysis using Culman's Method category

​Go Height of Wedge of Soil given Weight of Wedge
h=WweLγ2
​Go Cohesive Force along Slip Plane
Fc=cmL

How to Evaluate Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction?

Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction evaluator uses Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge = Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics/(0.5*cosec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sec((Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)*sin(((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil-Slope Angle)*pi)/180)*sin(((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics-Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)*Unit Weight of Soil) to evaluate the Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge, The Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction is defined as the value of height from toe to top of wedge when we have prior information of other parameters used. Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge is denoted by H symbol.

How to evaluate Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction, enter Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics (cm), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics mob), Slope Angle (θ), Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics slope) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction

What is the formula to find Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction?
The formula of Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction is expressed as Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge = Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics/(0.5*cosec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sec((Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)*sin(((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil-Slope Angle)*pi)/180)*sin(((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics-Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)*Unit Weight of Soil). Here is an example- 7.311302 = 300/(0.5*cosec((1.11701072127616*pi)/180)*sec((0.21519909677086*pi)/180)*sin(((1.11701072127616-0.4363323129985)*pi)/180)*sin(((0.643851961060587-0.21519909677086)*pi)/180)*18000).
How to calculate Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction?
With Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics (cm), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics mob), Slope Angle (θ), Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics slope) & Unit Weight of Soil (γ) we can find Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction using the formula - Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge = Mobilized Cohesion in Soil Mechanics/(0.5*cosec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sec((Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)*sin(((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil-Slope Angle)*pi)/180)*sin(((Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics-Angle of Mobilized Friction in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)*Unit Weight of Soil). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and , Sine (sin), Secant (sec), Cosecant (cosec) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge-
  • Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge=Height of Wedge/((sin(((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics-Slope Angle)*pi)/180))/sin((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180))OpenImg
  • Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge=Weight of Wedge in Kilonewton/((Unit Weight of Soil*Length of Slip Plane*(sin(((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics-Slope Angle)*pi)/180)))/(2*sin((Angle of Inclination in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)))OpenImg
  • Height from Toe of Wedge to Top of Wedge=(Effective Cohesion in Geotech as Kilopascal/((1/2)*(Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics-(tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)/tan((Critical Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)))*Unit Weight of Soil*(sin(((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil-Critical Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics)*pi)/180)/sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))*sin((Critical Slope Angle in Soil Mechanics*pi)/180)))OpenImg
Can the Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction be negative?
No, the Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction?
Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Height from Toe to Top of Wedge given Angle of Mobilized Friction can be measured.
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