Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety Formula

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Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety is the measurement of the path along which potential sliding or failure could occur in a slope or soil mass, considering FOS. Check FAQs
Ls'=fscudradialWx'
Ls' - Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety?fs - Factor of Safety?cu - Unit Cohesion?dradial - Radial Distance?W - Weight of Body in Newtons?x' - Distance between LOA and COR?

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1.8667Edit=2.8Edit10Edit1.5Edit8Edit1.25Edit
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Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ls'=fscudradialWx'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ls'=2.810Pa1.5m8N1.25m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ls'=2.8101.581.25
Next Step Evaluate
Ls'=1.86666666666667m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ls'=1.8667m

Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety Formula Elements

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Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety
Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety is the measurement of the path along which potential sliding or failure could occur in a slope or soil mass, considering FOS.
Symbol: Ls'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety is a measure of the load-carrying capacity of a structure or material compared to the actual load or stress that is applied to it.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Cohesion
Unit Cohesion is the shear strength property of a soil that is solely attributed to cohesive forces between soil particles.
Symbol: cu
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
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.
Weight of Body in Newtons
Weight of Body in Newtons is the force with which a body is pulled toward the earth.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance between LOA and COR
Distance between LOA and COR is the distance between the line of action and the line passing through the center which is the perpendicular distance from a point to a line in a geometric configuration.
Symbol: x'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety?

Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety evaluator uses Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety = Factor of Safety/((Unit Cohesion*Radial Distance)/(Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COR)) to evaluate the Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety, The Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety formula is defined as value of length of slip arc when we have prior information of factor of safety. Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety is denoted by Ls' symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety, enter Factor of Safety (fs), Unit Cohesion (cu), Radial Distance (dradial), Weight of Body in Newtons (W) & Distance between LOA and COR (x') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety

What is the formula to find Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety?
The formula of Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety is expressed as Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety = Factor of Safety/((Unit Cohesion*Radial Distance)/(Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COR)). Here is an example- 1.866667 = 2.8/((10*1.5)/(8*1.25)).
How to calculate Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety?
With Factor of Safety (fs), Unit Cohesion (cu), Radial Distance (dradial), Weight of Body in Newtons (W) & Distance between LOA and COR (x') we can find Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety using the formula - Length of Slip Arc with Factor of Safety = Factor of Safety/((Unit Cohesion*Radial Distance)/(Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COR)).
Can the Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety be negative?
No, the Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety?
Length of Slip Arc given Factor of Safety 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 given Factor of Safety can be measured.
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