Minimum Vertical Direct Stress in Dams and Reservoirs Formulas

Minimum vertical direct stress is the stress which is induced due to the applied load when it is perpendicular to the body or structure. And is denoted by ρ_min. Minimum Vertical Direct Stress is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Stress. Note that the value of Minimum Vertical Direct Stress is always positive.

Formulas to find Minimum Vertical Direct Stress in Dams and Reservoirs

fxMinimum Vertical Direct Stress Distribution at BaseGo

List of variables in Dams and Reservoirs formulas

fx Total Vertical Force Go

fx Base Width Go

fx Eccentricity of Resultant Force Go

FAQ

What is the Minimum Vertical Direct Stress?

Minimum vertical direct stress is the stress which is induced due to the applied load when it is perpendicular to the body or structure. Minimum Vertical Direct Stress is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter for Stress. Note that the value of Minimum Vertical Direct Stress is always positive.

Can the Minimum Vertical Direct Stress be negative?

No, the Minimum Vertical Direct Stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Minimum Vertical Direct Stress?

Minimum Vertical Direct Stress is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter[kN/m²] for Stress. Pascal[kN/m²], Newton per Square Meter[kN/m²], Newton per Square Millimeter[kN/m²] are the few other units in which Minimum Vertical Direct Stress can be measured.

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