Normal Stress in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

Normal stress is defined as the stress produced by the perpendicular action of a force on a given area. And is denoted by σ_Normal. Normal Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Normal Stress is always negative.

Formulas to find Normal Stress in Geotechnical Engineering

fxNormal Stress Component given Submerged Unit WeightGo

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Normal Stress

fxSubmerged Unit Weight given Normal Stress ComponentGo

fxDepth of Prism given Submerged Unit WeightGo

List of variables in Geotechnical Engineering formulas

fx Submerged Unit Weight Go

fx Depth of Prism Go

fx Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil Go

FAQ

What is the Normal Stress?

Normal stress is defined as the stress produced by the perpendicular action of a force on a given area. Normal Stress is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Normal Stress is always negative.

Can the Normal Stress be negative?

Yes, the Normal Stress, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Normal Stress?

Normal Stress is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Normal Stress can be measured.

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