Induced Pore Pressure in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Induced Pore Pressure occurs when the saturated soil is stressed and when the porosity cannot increase. And is denoted by u. Induced Pore Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Induced Pore Pressure is always positive.

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Induced Pore Pressure

fxEmbankment Compression given Induced Pore PressureGo

fxEmbankment Compression given Henry's Constant of SolubilityGo

FAQ

What is the Induced Pore Pressure?

Induced Pore Pressure occurs when the saturated soil is stressed and when the porosity cannot increase. Induced Pore Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Induced Pore Pressure is always positive.

Can the Induced Pore Pressure be negative?

No, the Induced Pore Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Induced Pore Pressure?

Induced Pore Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Induced Pore Pressure can be measured.

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