Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety Formula

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Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear. Check FAQs
τf=ζfs
τf - Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter?ζ - Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics?fs - Factor of Safety?

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4.732Edit=1.69Edit2.8Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
τf=ζfs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τf=1.69kN/m²2.8
Next Step Convert Units
τf=1690Pa2.8
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τf=16902.8
Next Step Evaluate
τf=4732Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
τf=4.732kN/m²

Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter
Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter is the strength of a material against structural failure when the material fails in shear.
Symbol: τf
Measurement: StressUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics
Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: ζ
Measurement: PressureUnit: kN/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for an intended load.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Shear Stress Component category

​Go Shear Stress Component given Vertical Stress
ζ=σzkpsin(iπ180)
​Go Angle of Inclination given Shear Stress Component
i=asin(τuσz)
​Go Shear Stress Component given Unit Weight of Soil
ζ=(γzcos(iπ180)sin(iπ180))
​Go Settlement of Rectangular Spreader Mat
Smat=Splate(BmatLmat(Dplate)2)0.5

How to Evaluate Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety?

Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety evaluator uses Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter = Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics*Factor of Safety to evaluate the Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter, The Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety is defined as the strength of material or component against type of yield or structural failure when material or component fails in shear. Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter is denoted by τf symbol.

How to evaluate Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety, enter Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics (ζ) & Factor of Safety (fs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety

What is the formula to find Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety?
The formula of Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety is expressed as Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter = Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics*Factor of Safety. Here is an example- 0.004732 = 1690*2.8.
How to calculate Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety?
With Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics (ζ) & Factor of Safety (fs) we can find Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety using the formula - Shear Strength in KN per Cubic Meter = Ultimate Shear Stress in Soil Mechanics*Factor of Safety.
Can the Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety be negative?
No, the Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety?
Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Square Meter[kN/m²] for Stress. Pascal[kN/m²], Newton per Square Meter[kN/m²], Newton per Square Millimeter[kN/m²] are the few other units in which Shear Strength of Soil given Factor of Safety can be measured.
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