Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil Formula

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Normal Force on Soil is the force which is normal to the shear force in the soil mechanics. Check FAQs
Fn=(Fstanφ)
Fn - Normal Force on Soil?Fs - Shear Force on Soil?tanφ - Coefficient of Internal Friction?

Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil Example

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97Edit=(48.5Edit0.5Edit)
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Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fn=(Fstanφ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fn=(48.5N0.5)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fn=(48.50.5)
LAST Step Evaluate
Fn=97N

Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Normal Force on Soil
Normal Force on Soil is the force which is normal to the shear force in the soil mechanics.
Symbol: Fn
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Shear Force on Soil
Shear Force on Soil is the force which causes shear deformation to occur in the shear plane in soil mechanics.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Internal Friction
Coefficient of Internal Friction is a measure of the ability of a unit of rock or soil to withstand shear stress.
Symbol: tanφ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil?

Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil evaluator uses Normal Force on Soil = (Shear Force on Soil/Coefficient of Internal Friction) to evaluate the Normal Force on Soil, The Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil is defined as the force acting on the soil in perpendicular direction. Normal Force on Soil is denoted by Fn symbol.

How to evaluate Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil, enter Shear Force on Soil (Fs) & Coefficient of Internal Friction (tanφ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil

What is the formula to find Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil?
The formula of Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil is expressed as Normal Force on Soil = (Shear Force on Soil/Coefficient of Internal Friction). Here is an example- 97 = (48.5/0.5).
How to calculate Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil?
With Shear Force on Soil (Fs) & Coefficient of Internal Friction (tanφ) we can find Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil using the formula - Normal Force on Soil = (Shear Force on Soil/Coefficient of Internal Friction).
Can the Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil be negative?
Yes, the Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil?
Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Normal Force on given Plane in Cohesionless Soil can be measured.
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