Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil Formula

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Shear Stress for Factor of Safety is force is the maximum shear stress that a soil can withstand before failure, considering a safety factor. Check FAQs
𝜏Shearstress=cu+(σNormaltan((Φi)))fs
𝜏Shearstress - Shear Stress for Factor of Safety?cu - Unit Cohesion?σNormal - Normal Stress?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?fs - Factor of Safety?

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15.9091Edit=10Edit+(0.8Edittan((78.69Edit)))0.88Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝜏Shearstress=cu+(σNormaltan((Φi)))fs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝜏Shearstress=10Pa+(0.8Patan((78.69°)))0.88
Next Step Convert Units
𝜏Shearstress=10Pa+(0.8Patan((1.3734rad)))0.88
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝜏Shearstress=10+(0.8tan((1.3734)))0.88
Next Step Evaluate
𝜏Shearstress=15.9090630525966Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝜏Shearstress=15.9091Pa

Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil Formula Elements

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Shear Stress for Factor of Safety
Shear Stress for Factor of Safety is force is the maximum shear stress that a soil can withstand before failure, considering a safety factor.
Symbol: 𝜏Shearstress
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Cohesion
Unit Cohesion is the shear strength of soil due to interparticle bonding and cementation.
Symbol: cu
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Stress
Normal Stress is the stress component that acts perpendicular to the plane of interest within a soil mass or structure.
Symbol: σNormal
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction.
Symbol: Φi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
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.
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 Stability Analysis of Infinite Slopes category

​Go Shear Strength of Cohesionless Soil
τs=σnmtan((φ))
​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))

How to Evaluate Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?

Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Shear Stress for Factor of Safety = (Unit Cohesion+(Normal Stress*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))))/Factor of Safety to evaluate the Shear Stress for Factor of Safety, The Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil formula is defined as the measure of shear stress acting within a soil mass, taking into account the safety factor to ensure stability. Shear Stress for Factor of Safety is denoted by 𝜏Shearstress symbol.

How to evaluate Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil, enter Unit Cohesion (cu), Normal Stress Normal), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Factor of Safety (fs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil is expressed as Shear Stress for Factor of Safety = (Unit Cohesion+(Normal Stress*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))))/Factor of Safety. Here is an example- 15.90906 = (10+(0.8*tan((1.37339958839408))))/0.88.
How to calculate Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
With Unit Cohesion (cu), Normal Stress Normal), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Factor of Safety (fs) we can find Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil using the formula - Shear Stress for Factor of Safety = (Unit Cohesion+(Normal Stress*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil))))/Factor of Safety. This formula also uses Tangent (tan) function(s).
Can the Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil be negative?
No, the Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil?
Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Shear Stress given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil can be measured.
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