Radial Pressure in Arch Dams Formulas

Radial pressure is a pressure towards or away from the central axis of a component. And is denoted by P_v. Radial Pressure is usually measured using the Kilopascal per Square Meter for Radial Pressure. Note that the value of Radial Pressure is always negative.

Formulas to find Radial Pressure in Arch Dams

fxNormal Radial Pressure at centerline given Thrust at Crown of Arch DamGo

fxNormal Radial Pressure at centerline given Moment at Crown of Arch DamGo

fxNormal Radial Pressure at centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch DamGo

fxNormal Radial Pressure at centerline given Moment at Abutments of Arch DamGo

Arch Dams formulas that make use of Radial Pressure

fxRadius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch DamGo

fxAngle between Crown and Abutments given Thrust at Abutments of Arch DamGo

fxThrust at Abutments of Arch DamGo

List of variables in Arch Dams formulas

fx Thrust at Crown Go

fx Radius to Center Line of Arch Go

fx Theta Go

fx Horizontal Thickness of an Arch Go

fx Diameter Go

fx Moment acting on Arch Dam Go

fx Thrust from Water Go

fx Thrust of Abutments Go

FAQ

What is the Radial Pressure?

Radial pressure is a pressure towards or away from the central axis of a component. Radial Pressure is usually measured using the Kilopascal per Square Meter for Radial Pressure. Note that the value of Radial Pressure is always negative.

Can the Radial Pressure be negative?

Yes, the Radial Pressure, measured in Radial Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Radial Pressure?

Radial Pressure is usually measured using the Kilopascal per Square Meter[kPa/m²] for Radial Pressure. Pascal per Square Meter[kPa/m²], Millipascal per Square Meter[kPa/m²], Megapascal per Square Meter[kPa/m²] are the few other units in which Radial Pressure can be measured.

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