Overturning Moment Formula

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Overturning Moment is the moment of energy capable of upsetting the object. Check FAQs
Mo=Mr1.5
Mo - Overturning Moment?Mr - Retaining Wall Righting Moment?

Overturning Moment Example

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Here is how the Overturning Moment equation looks like.

10.0667Edit=15.1Edit1.5
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Overturning Moment Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Overturning Moment?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mo=Mr1.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mo=15.1N*m1.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mo=15.11.5
Next Step Evaluate
Mo=10.0666666666667N*m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Mo=10.0667N*m

Overturning Moment Formula Elements

Variables
Overturning Moment
Overturning Moment is the moment of energy capable of upsetting the object.
Symbol: Mo
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Retaining Wall Righting Moment
Retaining Wall Righting Moment is the force that prevents it from tipping or overturning due to external loads.
Symbol: Mr
Measurement: Moment of ForceUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Gravity Retaining Wall category

​Go Earth Thrust Horizontal Component given Sum of Righting Moments
Ph=(μRv1.5)
​Go Pressure when Resultant is Outside Middle Third
p=2Rv3a
​Go Retaining Wall Righting Moment
Mr=1.5Mo
​Go Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component
Rv=Ph1.5μ

How to Evaluate Overturning Moment?

Overturning Moment evaluator uses Overturning Moment = Retaining Wall Righting Moment/1.5 to evaluate the Overturning Moment, The Overturning Moment formula is defined as the moment of energy capable of upsetting the object also known as overturning moment when we have a prior info of retaining wall righting moment. Overturning Moment is denoted by Mo symbol.

How to evaluate Overturning Moment using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Overturning Moment, enter Retaining Wall Righting Moment (Mr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Overturning Moment

What is the formula to find Overturning Moment?
The formula of Overturning Moment is expressed as Overturning Moment = Retaining Wall Righting Moment/1.5. Here is an example- 10.06667 = 15.1/1.5.
How to calculate Overturning Moment?
With Retaining Wall Righting Moment (Mr) we can find Overturning Moment using the formula - Overturning Moment = Retaining Wall Righting Moment/1.5.
Can the Overturning Moment be negative?
No, the Overturning Moment, measured in Moment of Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Overturning Moment?
Overturning Moment is usually measured using the Newton Meter[N*m] for Moment of Force. Kilonewton Meter[N*m], Millinewton Meter[N*m], Micronewton Meter[N*m] are the few other units in which Overturning Moment can be measured.
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