Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation Formula

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Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics is the part of the total force acting on a soil element that is perpendicular (normal) to a given plane within the soil. Check FAQs
FN=Fr-(cuΔL)tan((φ))
FN - Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics?Fr - Resisting Force?cu - Unit Cohesion?ΔL - Curve Length?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?

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5.0266Edit=35Edit-(10Edit3.412Edit)tan((9.93Edit))
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Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
FN=Fr-(cuΔL)tan((φ))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
FN=35N-(10Pa3.412m)tan((9.93°))
Next Step Convert Units
FN=35N-(10Pa3.412m)tan((0.1733rad))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
FN=35-(103.412)tan((0.1733))
Next Step Evaluate
FN=5.02663155527361N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
FN=5.0266N

Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation Formula Elements

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Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics
Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics is the part of the total force acting on a soil element that is perpendicular (normal) to a given plane within the soil.
Symbol: FN
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be between 0 to 180.
Resisting Force
Resisting Force is the force that counteracts the driving forces attempting to cause soil or structural failure.
Symbol: Fr
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
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.
Curve Length
Curve Length is the total extent of a curve, measured along its path, quantifying its spatial reach or boundary span.
Symbol: ΔL
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Internal Friction
Angle of Internal Friction is the angle measured between the normal force and resultant force.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
tan
The tangent of an angle is a trigonometric ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the side adjacent to an angle in a right triangle.
Syntax: tan(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation?

Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation evaluator uses Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics = (Resisting Force-(Unit Cohesion*Curve Length))/tan((Angle of Internal Friction)) to evaluate the Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics, The Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation is defined as the value of normal force acting perpendicular to the potential sliding surface within a soil mass, considering Coulomb's equation that is a fundamental principle used to calculate the shear resistance between two surfaces. Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics is denoted by FN symbol.

How to evaluate Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation, enter Resisting Force (Fr), Unit Cohesion (cu), Curve Length (ΔL) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation

What is the formula to find Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation?
The formula of Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation is expressed as Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics = (Resisting Force-(Unit Cohesion*Curve Length))/tan((Angle of Internal Friction)). Here is an example- 5.026632 = (35-(10*3.412))/tan((0.173311194723004)).
How to calculate Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation?
With Resisting Force (Fr), Unit Cohesion (cu), Curve Length (ΔL) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation using the formula - Normal Component of Force in Soil Mechanics = (Resisting Force-(Unit Cohesion*Curve Length))/tan((Angle of Internal Friction)). This formula also uses Tangent (tan) function(s).
Can the Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation be negative?
Yes, the Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation?
Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Normal Component given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation can be measured.
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