Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations Formula

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Neutral Stress in a soil mass is a force per effective area.stress taken up by the pore water and stress taken up by solid particles. Check FAQs
σNeutralstress=DW(1+hLn)
σNeutralstress - Neutral Stress?D - Depth of Dam?W - Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter?h - Height of Dam?Ln - Minimum Safe Length of Travel path?

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187.7431Edit=3Edit9.81Edit(1+15.6Edit2.9Edit)
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Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σNeutralstress=DW(1+hLn)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σNeutralstress=3m9.81kN/m³(1+15.6m2.9m)
Next Step Convert Units
σNeutralstress=3m9810N/m³(1+15.6m2.9m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σNeutralstress=39810(1+15.62.9)
Next Step Evaluate
σNeutralstress=187743.103448276Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σNeutralstress=187.743103448276kN/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σNeutralstress=187.7431kN/m²

Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations Formula Elements

Variables
Neutral Stress
Neutral Stress in a soil mass is a force per effective area.stress taken up by the pore water and stress taken up by solid particles.
Symbol: σNeutralstress
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Dam
Depth of Dam is the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter
Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter is the weight per unit volume of water.
Symbol: W
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Dam
Height of Dam is the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person/ shape/ object standing upright.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Minimum Safe Length of Travel path
Minimum Safe Length of Travel path is the measurement or extent of something from end to end.
Symbol: Ln
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Dams on Soft or Porous Foundations by Darcy’s law category

​Go Length of Conduit after using Area of Pipe in Discharge
Lpipe=C1HfVmax
​Go Velocity given Length of Conduit after using Area of Pipe in Discharge
Vmax=C1HfLpipe
​Go Minimum Safe Length of Travel path under Dams on Soft or Porous Foundations
Ln=C2Hf
​Go New Material Coefficient C2 for Dams on Soft or Porous Foundations
C2=C1Vmax

How to Evaluate Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations?

Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations evaluator uses Neutral Stress = Depth of Dam*Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter*(1+Height of Dam/Minimum Safe Length of Travel path) to evaluate the Neutral Stress, The Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations formula is defined as the specific stress below the dam at specific depth. Neutral Stress is denoted by σNeutralstress symbol.

How to evaluate Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations, enter Depth of Dam (D), Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter (W), Height of Dam (h) & Minimum Safe Length of Travel path (Ln) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations

What is the formula to find Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations?
The formula of Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations is expressed as Neutral Stress = Depth of Dam*Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter*(1+Height of Dam/Minimum Safe Length of Travel path). Here is an example- 0.187743 = 3*9810*(1+15.6/2.9).
How to calculate Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations?
With Depth of Dam (D), Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter (W), Height of Dam (h) & Minimum Safe Length of Travel path (Ln) we can find Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations using the formula - Neutral Stress = Depth of Dam*Specific Weight of Water in KN per cubic meter*(1+Height of Dam/Minimum Safe Length of Travel path).
Can the Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations be negative?
No, the Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations?
Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter[kN/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[kN/m²], Kilopascal[kN/m²], Bar[kN/m²] are the few other units in which Neutral Stress per unit area for Dams on Soft Foundations can be measured.
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