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Length of Slip Arc is the length of the arc formed by slip circle. Check FAQs
L'=2πdradialδ(180π)360
L' - Length of Slip Arc?dradial - Radial Distance?δ - Arc Angle?π - Archimedes' constant?

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3.0002Edit=23.14161.5Edit2.0001Edit(1803.1416)360
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Length of Slip Arc Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L'=2πdradialδ(180π)360
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L'=2π1.5m2.0001rad(180π)360
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
L'=23.14161.5m2.0001rad(1803.1416)360
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L'=23.14161.52.0001(1803.1416)360
Next Step Evaluate
L'=3.00015m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
L'=3.0002m

Length of Slip Arc Formula Elements

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Constants
Length of Slip Arc
Length of Slip Arc is the length of the arc formed by slip circle.
Symbol: L'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radial Distance
Radial Distance is defined as distance between whisker sensor's pivot point to whisker-object contact point.
Symbol: dradial
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Arc Angle
Arc Angle is the angle formed at the arc of slip circle.
Symbol: δ
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
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

Other Formulas to find Length of Slip Arc

​Go Total Length of Slip Circle given Resisting Moment
L'=(MRr)-(ΣNtan((Φi)))cu
​Go Length of Slip Circle given Sum of Tangential Component
L'=(fsFt)-(ΣNtan(φπ180))cu

Other formulas in The Swedish Slip Circle Method category

​Go Radial Distance from Center of Rotation given Length of Slip Arc
dradial=360L'2πδ(180π)
​Go Arc Angle given Length of Slip Arc
δ=360L'2πdradial(π180)
​Go Moment of Resistance given Factor of Safety
Mr'=fsMD
​Go Driving Moment given Factor of Safety
MD=MRfs

How to Evaluate Length of Slip Arc?

Length of Slip Arc evaluator uses Length of Slip Arc = (2*pi*Radial Distance*Arc Angle*(180/pi))/360 to evaluate the Length of Slip Arc, The Length of Slip Arc formula is defined as the length along which potential slip or failure could occur within a soil mass. This concept is particularly relevant in slope stability analysis and retaining wall design. Length of Slip Arc is denoted by L' symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Slip Arc using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Slip Arc, enter Radial Distance (dradial) & Arc Angle (δ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Slip Arc

What is the formula to find Length of Slip Arc?
The formula of Length of Slip Arc is expressed as Length of Slip Arc = (2*pi*Radial Distance*Arc Angle*(180/pi))/360. Here is an example- 3.00015 = (2*pi*1.5*2.0001*(180/pi))/360.
How to calculate Length of Slip Arc?
With Radial Distance (dradial) & Arc Angle (δ) we can find Length of Slip Arc using the formula - Length of Slip Arc = (2*pi*Radial Distance*Arc Angle*(180/pi))/360. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Length of Slip Arc?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Length of Slip Arc-
  • Length of Slip Arc=((Resisting Moment/Radius of Slip Circle)-(Sum of all Normal Component*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))))/Unit CohesionOpenImg
  • Length of Slip Arc=((Factor of Safety*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics)-(Sum of all Normal Component*tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Unit CohesionOpenImg
Can the Length of Slip Arc be negative?
No, the Length of Slip Arc, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Slip Arc?
Length of Slip Arc is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Slip Arc can be measured.
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