Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam Formula

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Radius to Center Line of Arch is a radial line from the focus to any point of a curve. Check FAQs
r=P-Fcos(θ)1-cos(θ)Pv
r - Radius to Center Line of Arch?P - Thrust from Water?F - Thrust of Abutments?θ - Theta?Pv - Radial Pressure?

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5.4846Edit=16Edit-63.55Editcos(30Edit)1-cos(30Edit)21.7Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r=P-Fcos(θ)1-cos(θ)Pv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r=16kN/m-63.55Ncos(30°)1-cos(30°)21.7kPa/m²
Next Step Convert Units
r=16000N/m-63.55Ncos(0.5236rad)1-cos(0.5236rad)21700Pa/m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r=16000-63.55cos(0.5236)1-cos(0.5236)21700
Next Step Evaluate
r=5.48455447855125m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
r=5.4846m

Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam Formula Elements

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Functions
Radius to Center Line of Arch
Radius to Center Line of Arch is a radial line from the focus to any point of a curve.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thrust from Water
Thrust from water retained behind a wall is the force applied by the water on unit length of wall.
Symbol: P
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: kN/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thrust of Abutments
Thrust of Abutments refers to the horizontal force exerted by an arch, vault, or similar structure against its supporting abutments.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Theta
Theta is an angle that can be defined as the figure formed by two rays meeting at a common endpoint.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radial Pressure
Radial pressure is a pressure towards or away from the central axis of a component.
Symbol: Pv
Measurement: Radial PressureUnit: kPa/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam?

Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam evaluator uses Radius to Center Line of Arch = ((Thrust from Water-Thrust of Abutments*cos(Theta))/(1-cos(Theta)))/Radial Pressure to evaluate the Radius to Center Line of Arch, Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam is defined as total sectional plan of dam. Radius to Center Line of Arch is denoted by r symbol.

How to evaluate Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam, enter Thrust from Water (P), Thrust of Abutments (F), Theta (θ) & Radial Pressure (Pv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam

What is the formula to find Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam?
The formula of Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam is expressed as Radius to Center Line of Arch = ((Thrust from Water-Thrust of Abutments*cos(Theta))/(1-cos(Theta)))/Radial Pressure. Here is an example- 5.950742 = ((16000-63.55*cos(0.5235987755982))/(1-cos(0.5235987755982)))/21700.
How to calculate Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam?
With Thrust from Water (P), Thrust of Abutments (F), Theta (θ) & Radial Pressure (Pv) we can find Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam using the formula - Radius to Center Line of Arch = ((Thrust from Water-Thrust of Abutments*cos(Theta))/(1-cos(Theta)))/Radial Pressure. This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam be negative?
No, the Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam?
Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius to centerline given Thrust at Abutments of Arch Dam can be measured.
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