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Minor Principal Stress in Soil is defined as the plane carrying minimum normal stress is known as minor. principal plane and the stress acting on it is called as minor principal stress. Check FAQs
σmin=γD
σmin - Minor Principal Stress in Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?D - Depth of Footing?

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0.2736Edit=18Edit15.2Edit
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Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σmin=γD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σmin=18kN/m³15.2m
Next Step Convert Units
σmin=18000N/m³15.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σmin=1800015.2
Next Step Evaluate
σmin=273600Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
σmin=0.2736MPa

Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Minor Principal Stress in Soil
Minor Principal Stress in Soil is defined as the plane carrying minimum normal stress is known as minor. principal plane and the stress acting on it is called as minor principal stress.
Symbol: σmin
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Footing
Depth of Footing is the longer dimension of the footing.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Minor Principal Stress in Soil

​Go Minor Normal Stress during Shear Failure by Rankine Analysis
σmin=σmajor-(2Cstan((i)))(tan((i)))2

Other formulas in Minimum Depth of Foundation by Rankine's Analysis category

​Go Major Stress during Shear Failure by Rankine Analysis
σmajor=σmin(tan(i180π))2+(2Cstan(i180π))
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Minor Normal Stress
γ=σminD
​Go Depth of Footing given Minor Normal Stress
D=σminγ
​Go Depth of Footing given Major Normal Stress
D=σmajorγ(tan(i))2

How to Evaluate Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil?

Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil evaluator uses Minor Principal Stress in Soil = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing to evaluate the Minor Principal Stress in Soil, The Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil is defined as the value of normal stress at minor section when we have prior information of other parameters used. Minor Principal Stress in Soil is denoted by σmin symbol.

How to evaluate Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil, enter Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth of Footing (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil

What is the formula to find Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil?
The formula of Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil is expressed as Minor Principal Stress in Soil = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing. Here is an example- 2.7E-7 = 18000*15.2.
How to calculate Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil?
With Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth of Footing (D) we can find Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil using the formula - Minor Principal Stress in Soil = Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Footing.
What are the other ways to Calculate Minor Principal Stress in Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Minor Principal Stress in Soil-
  • Minor Principal Stress in Soil=(Major Principal Stress in Soil-(2*Cohesion of Soil*tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))/(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2OpenImg
Can the Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil be negative?
No, the Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil?
Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Stress. Pascal[MPa], Newton per Square Meter[MPa], Newton per Square Millimeter[MPa] are the few other units in which Minor Normal Stress given Unit Weight of Soil can be measured.
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