Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion Formula

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Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp means that passive earth pressure which is produced by soil cohesion in kilopascal. Check FAQs
Ppc=((qB)-(BCtan(φπ180))+(γ(B)2tan(φπ180)4)2)-(Ppq+P)
Ppc - Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp?q - Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal?B - Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics?C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?φ - Angle of Shearing Resistance?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?Ppq - Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp?P - Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp?π - Archimedes' constant?

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10.3496Edit=((90Edit0.232Edit)-(0.232Edit1.27Edittan(45Edit3.1416180))+(18Edit(0.232Edit)2tan(45Edit3.1416180)4)2)-(0.03Edit+0.06Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ppc=((qB)-(BCtan(φπ180))+(γ(B)2tan(φπ180)4)2)-(Ppq+P)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ppc=((90kPa0.232m)-(0.232m1.27kPatan(45°π180))+(18kN/m³(0.232m)2tan(45°π180)4)2)-(0.03kPa+0.06kPa)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Ppc=((90kPa0.232m)-(0.232m1.27kPatan(45°3.1416180))+(18kN/m³(0.232m)2tan(45°3.1416180)4)2)-(0.03kPa+0.06kPa)
Next Step Convert Units
Ppc=((90000Pa0.232m)-(0.232m1270Patan(0.7854rad3.1416180))+(18000N/m³(0.232m)2tan(0.7854rad3.1416180)4)2)-(30Pa+60Pa)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ppc=((900000.232)-(0.2321270tan(0.78543.1416180))+(18000(0.232)2tan(0.78543.1416180)4)2)-(30+60)
Next Step Evaluate
Ppc=10349.6406142273Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ppc=10.3496406142273kPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ppc=10.3496kPa

Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion Formula Elements

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Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp
Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp means that passive earth pressure which is produced by soil cohesion in kilopascal.
Symbol: Ppc
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal
Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal is defined as the Intensity of Loading at the base of foundation, at which soil support fails in shear is called ultimate bearing capacity of soils in kilopascal.
Symbol: q
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics
Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics is the shorter dimension of the footing.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
Symbol: C
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be between 0 to 50.
Angle of Shearing Resistance
Angle of Shearing Resistance is known as a component of the shear strength of the soils which is basically frictional material and composed of individual particles.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp
Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp means that passive earth pressure which is produced by surcharge in kilopascal.
Symbol: Ppq
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp
Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp means that passive earth pressure which is produced by weight of the shear zone in Kilopascal.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
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
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)

Other formulas in Passive Earth Pressure Theory category

​Go Passive Earth Pressure given Loading Intensity
Pp=(q-((Ctan(φπ180))-(γBtan(φπ180)4)))(B2)
​Go Loading Intensity given Passive Earth Pressure
q=(2(Ppq+Ppc+P)B)+(Ctan(φπ180))-γBtan(φπ180)4

How to Evaluate Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion?

Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion evaluator uses Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp = (((Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal*Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)-(Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))+((Unit Weight of Soil*(Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)^2*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/4))/(2))-(Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp) to evaluate the Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp, The Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion is defined as the value of passive earth pressure produced by soil cohesion when we have prior information of other parameters used. Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp is denoted by Ppc symbol.

How to evaluate Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion, enter Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal (q), Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics (B), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Angle of Shearing Resistance (φ), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp (Ppq) & Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp (P) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion

What is the formula to find Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion?
The formula of Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion is expressed as Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp = (((Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal*Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)-(Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))+((Unit Weight of Soil*(Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)^2*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/4))/(2))-(Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp). Here is an example- 0.010344 = (((90000*0.232)-(0.232*1270*tan((0.785398163397301*pi)/180))+((18000*(0.232)^2*tan((0.785398163397301*pi)/180))/4))/(2))-(30+60).
How to calculate Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion?
With Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal (q), Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics (B), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C), Angle of Shearing Resistance (φ), Unit Weight of Soil (γ), Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp (Ppq) & Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp (P) we can find Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion using the formula - Passive Earth Pressure Dependent on Cohesion in Kp = (((Intensity of Loading in Kilopascal*Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)-(Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics*Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))+((Unit Weight of Soil*(Width of Footing in Soil Mechanics)^2*tan((Angle of Shearing Resistance*pi)/180))/4))/(2))-(Passive Earth Pressure Rely on Surcharge in Kp+Passive Earth Pressure dependent on Weight in Kp). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) function(s).
Can the Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion be negative?
No, the Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion?
Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion 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 Passive Earth Pressure Produced by Soil Cohesion can be measured.
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