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Shear Strength is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear. Check FAQs
τs=σnmtan((φ))
τs - Shear Strength?σnm - Normal Stress in Mega Pascal?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?

Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil Example

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1.1996Edit=1.1Edittan((47.48Edit))
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Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
τs=σnmtan((φ))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τs=1.1MPatan((47.48°))
Next Step Convert Units
τs=1.1MPatan((0.8287rad))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τs=1.1tan((0.8287))
Next Step Evaluate
τs=1199598.4054531Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
τs=1.1995984054531MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
τs=1.1996MPa

Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Shear Strength
Shear Strength is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear.
Symbol: τs
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Stress in Mega Pascal
Normal Stress in Mega Pascal is the stress component that acts perpendicular to the plane of interest within a soil mass measure in mega pascal.
Symbol: σnm
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Internal Friction
Angle of Internal Friction is the angle measured between the normal force and resultant force.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 to find Shear Strength

​Go Shear Strength of Cohesive Soil
τs=c+(σnmtan((φ)))

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes category

​Go Normal Stress given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=τstan((φ))
​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
φ=atan(τsσnm)
​Go Normal Stress given Shear Stress of Cohesionless Soil
σnm=𝜏Shearstresscot((I))
​Go Factor of Safety against Sliding
fs=(tan((Φi))tan((I)))

How to Evaluate Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil?

Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil evaluator uses Shear Strength = Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)) to evaluate the Shear Strength, The Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil formula is defined as the value of the resistance offered by soil particles to shearing forces when there is no cohesive bond between them. Cohesionless soils, such as sands and gravels, primarily rely on interparticle friction and the effective stress to resist shearing. Shear Strength is denoted by τs symbol.

How to evaluate Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil, enter Normal Stress in Mega Pascal nm) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil

What is the formula to find Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil?
The formula of Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil is expressed as Shear Strength = Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)). Here is an example- 1.1E-6 = 1100000*tan((0.828682328846752)).
How to calculate Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil?
With Normal Stress in Mega Pascal nm) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil using the formula - Shear Strength = Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)). This formula also uses Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Strength?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Strength-
  • Shear Strength=Cohesion of Soil+(Normal Stress in Mega Pascal*tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))OpenImg
Can the Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil be negative?
No, the Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil?
Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil can be measured.
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