Horizontal Distance in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Horizontal Distance is the straight-line distance measured horizontally between two points. And is denoted by r. Horizontal Distance is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Horizontal Distance is always positive.

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Horizontal Distance

fxVertical Stress at Point in Boussinesq EquationGo

fxVertical Stress at Point in Westergaard EquationGo

fxTotal Concentrated Surface Load in Boussinesq EquationGo

fxTotal Concentrated Surface Load in Westergaard EquationGo

FAQ

What is the Horizontal Distance?

Horizontal Distance is the straight-line distance measured horizontally between two points. Horizontal Distance is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Horizontal Distance is always positive.

Can the Horizontal Distance be negative?

No, the Horizontal Distance, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Horizontal Distance?

Horizontal Distance is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Horizontal Distance can be measured.

Let Others Know

✖

Facebook

Twitter

Copied!