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Normal Stress in kp is defined as the stress produced by the perpendicular action of a force on a given area in kilopascal. Check FAQs
σn=σzkpcos(iπ180)
σn - Normal Stress in kp?σzkp - Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress Example

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52.9899Edit=53Editcos(64Edit3.1416180)
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Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σn=σzkpcos(iπ180)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σn=53kPacos(64°π180)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
σn=53kPacos(64°3.1416180)
Next Step Convert Units
σn=53000Pacos(1.117rad3.1416180)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σn=53000cos(1.1173.1416180)
Next Step Evaluate
σn=52989.9283288579Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σn=52.9899283288579kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σn=52.9899kPa

Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress Formula Elements

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Normal Stress in kp
Normal Stress in kp is defined as the stress produced by the perpendicular action of a force on a given area in kilopascal.
Symbol: σn
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal
Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface in kilopascal.
Symbol: σzkp
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Normal Stress in kp

​Go Normal Stress Component given Unit Weight of Soil
σn=γz(cos(iπ180))2

Other formulas in Normal Stress Component category

​Go Vertical Stress on Surface of Prism given Normal Stress Component
σzkp=σncos(iπ180)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Normal Stress Component
i=acos(σnσzkp)
​Go Unit Weight of Soil given Normal Stress Component
γ=σnz(cos(iπ180))2

How to Evaluate Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress?

Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress evaluator uses Normal Stress in kp = Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180) to evaluate the Normal Stress in kp, The Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress is defined as the value of normal stress component when we have prior information of other parameters used. Normal Stress in kp is denoted by σn symbol.

How to evaluate Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress, enter Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal zkp) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress

What is the formula to find Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress?
The formula of Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress is expressed as Normal Stress in kp = Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180). Here is an example- 0.05299 = 53000*cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180).
How to calculate Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress?
With Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal zkp) & Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i) we can find Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress using the formula - Normal Stress in kp = Vertical Stress at a Point in Kilopascal*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Normal Stress in kp?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Normal Stress in kp-
  • Normal Stress in kp=Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2OpenImg
Can the Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress be negative?
No, the Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress?
Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress is usually measured using the Kilopascal[kPa] for Pressure. Pascal[kPa], Bar[kPa], Pound Per Square Inch[kPa] are the few other units in which Normal Stress Component given Vertical Stress can be measured.
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