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horizontal pressure is the pressure applied in the horizontal direction due to backfill is called the horizontal pressure. Check FAQs
dH=dvtan(θ)
dH - Horizontal Pressure?dv - Vertical Pressure?θ - Theta?

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8.6603Edit=5Edittan(30Edit)
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Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
dH=dvtan(θ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
dH=5N/m²tan(30°)
Next Step Convert Units
dH=5Patan(0.5236rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
dH=5tan(0.5236)
Next Step Evaluate
dH=8.66025403784439Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
dH=8.66025403784439N/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
dH=8.6603N/m²

Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Horizontal Pressure
horizontal pressure is the pressure applied in the horizontal direction due to backfill is called the horizontal pressure.
Symbol: dH
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Pressure
Vertical Pressure is the pressure applied in the vertical direction due to self weight of a member is called the vertical pressure.
Symbol: dv
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Horizontal Pressure

​Go Horizontal Pressure given Resultant Force
dH=Pn2-dv2

Other formulas in Total Pressure on Curved Surface category

​Go Total Pressure on Elementary Area
p=SDAcs
​Go Resultant Force by Parallelogram of Forces
Pn=dH2+dv2
​Go Vertical Pressure given Resultant Force
dv=Pn2-dH2
​Go Direction of Resultant Force
θ=1tan(PvdH)

How to Evaluate Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force?

Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force evaluator uses Horizontal Pressure = Vertical Pressure/tan(Theta) to evaluate the Horizontal Pressure, Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force is defined as the pressure acting on perticular member in horizontal direction due to backfill. Horizontal Pressure is denoted by dH symbol.

How to evaluate Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force, enter Vertical Pressure (dv) & Theta (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force

What is the formula to find Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force?
The formula of Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force is expressed as Horizontal Pressure = Vertical Pressure/tan(Theta). Here is an example- 8.660254 = 5/tan(0.5235987755982).
How to calculate Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force?
With Vertical Pressure (dv) & Theta (θ) we can find Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force using the formula - Horizontal Pressure = Vertical Pressure/tan(Theta). This formula also uses Tangent function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Horizontal Pressure?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Horizontal Pressure-
  • Horizontal Pressure=sqrt(Resultant Force^2-Vertical Pressure^2)OpenImg
Can the Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force be negative?
No, the Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force?
Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/m²], Kilopascal[N/m²], Bar[N/m²] are the few other units in which Horizontal Force given Direction of Resultant Force can be measured.
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