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hw=2PγKP
hw - Total Height of Wall?P - Total Thrust of Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?KP - Coefficient of Passive Pressure?

Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level Example

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2.6352Edit=210Edit18Edit0.16Edit
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Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
hw=2PγKP
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
hw=210kN/m18kN/m³0.16
Next Step Convert Units
hw=210000N/m18000N/m³0.16
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
hw=210000180000.16
Next Step Evaluate
hw=2.63523138347365m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
hw=2.6352m

Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level Formula Elements

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Functions
Total Height of Wall
Total height of wall which is under the consideration.
Symbol: hw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Thrust of Soil
Total Thrust of Soil is the force acting on unit length of soil.
Symbol: P
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: kN/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Coefficient of Passive Pressure
Coefficient of Passive Pressure is defined as the ratio of the horizontal to vertical stress.
Symbol: KP
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Total Height of Wall

​Go Total Height of Wall given Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to move
hw=2Pγcos(i)(cos(i)-(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2cos(i)+(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2)
​Go Total Height of Wall given Total Thrust from Soil for Level Surface behind Wall
hw=2PγKA
​Go Total Height of Wall given Total Thrust from Soil that are Completely Restrained
hw=2Pγcos(i)(cos(i)+(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2cos(i)-(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2)
​Go Height of Wall given Total Thrust of Soil that are Free to Move only Small Amount
hw=2PγKP

Other formulas in Lateral Pressure for Cohesive and Non Cohesive Soil category

​Go Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to Move
P=(0.5γ(hw)2cos(i))(cos(i)-(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2cos(i)+(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2)
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Total Thrust from Soil that are Free to Move
γ=2P(hw)2cos(i)(cos(i)-(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2cos(i)+(cos(i))2-(cos(φ))2)
​Go Total Thrust from Soil when Surface behind Wall is Level
P=(0.5γ(hw)2KA)
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Total Thrust from Soil for Level Surface behind Wall
γ=2P(hw)2KA

How to Evaluate Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?

Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level evaluator uses Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)) to evaluate the Total Height of Wall, The Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level is defined as height of wall which is under consideration. Total Height of Wall is denoted by hw symbol.

How to evaluate Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level, enter Total Thrust of Soil (P), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Coefficient of Passive Pressure (KP) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level

What is the formula to find Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?
The formula of Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level is expressed as Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)). Here is an example- 2.721655 = sqrt((2*10000)/(18000*0.16)).
How to calculate Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?
With Total Thrust of Soil (P), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Coefficient of Passive Pressure (KP) we can find Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level using the formula - Total Height of Wall = sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*Coefficient of Passive Pressure)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Total Height of Wall?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Total Height of Wall-
  • Total Height of Wall=sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*cos(Angle of Inclination)*((cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))))OpenImg
  • Total Height of Wall=sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*Coefficient of Active Pressure))OpenImg
  • Total Height of Wall=sqrt((2*Total Thrust of Soil)/(Unit Weight of Soil*cos(Angle of Inclination)*((cos(Angle of Inclination)+sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2))/(cos(Angle of Inclination)-sqrt((cos(Angle of Inclination))^2-(cos(Angle of Internal Friction))^2)))))OpenImg
Can the Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level be negative?
No, the Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level?
Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Height of Wall given Thrust of Soil that are Completely Restrained and Surface is Level can be measured.
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