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Stability Number is a parameter used to assess the stability of slopes, particularly in soil mechanics and geotechnical analyses. Check FAQs
Sn=(cγhcs)
Sn - Stability Number?c - Cohesion of Soil?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?hcs - Critical Depth for Stability Number?

Stability Number for Cohesive Soil Example

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2.0217Edit=(2.511Edit18Edit0.069Edit)
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Stability Number for Cohesive Soil Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Sn=(cγhcs)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Sn=(2.511kPa18kN/m³0.069m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Sn=(2.511180.069)
Next Step Evaluate
Sn=2.02173913043478
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Sn=2.0217

Stability Number for Cohesive Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Stability Number
Stability Number is a parameter used to assess the stability of slopes, particularly in soil mechanics and geotechnical analyses.
Symbol: Sn
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion of Soil
Cohesion of Soil is the ability of like particles within soil to hold onto each other. It is the shear strength or force that binds together like particles in the structure of a soil.
Symbol: c
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Soil
Unit Weight of Soil mass is the ratio of the total weight of soil to the total volume of soil.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Depth for Stability Number
The Critical Depth for Stability Number is the depth within a soil mass where the Stability Number (a dimensionless parameter used to assess slope stability) reaches a critical value.
Symbol: hcs
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Stability Number

​Go Stability Number for Cohesive Soil given Mobilized Cohesion
Sn=(CcγH)
​Go Stability Number given Factor of Safety
Sn=(cFcγHMobilised)

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 Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?

Stability Number for Cohesive Soil evaluator uses Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number)) to evaluate the Stability Number, The Stability Number for Cohesive Soil formula is defined as the measure of value of stability number used in geotechnical engineering to assess the stability of slopes in cohesive soils. Stability Number is denoted by Sn symbol.

How to evaluate Stability Number for Cohesive Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stability Number for Cohesive Soil, enter Cohesion of Soil (c), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Critical Depth for Stability Number (hcs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stability Number for Cohesive Soil

What is the formula to find Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?
The formula of Stability Number for Cohesive Soil is expressed as Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number)). Here is an example- 1.74375 = (2511/(18000*0.069)).
How to calculate Stability Number for Cohesive Soil?
With Cohesion of Soil (c), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Critical Depth for Stability Number (hcs) we can find Stability Number for Cohesive Soil using the formula - Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Stability Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Stability Number-
  • Stability Number=(Mobilized Cohesion for Cohesive Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilized Cohesion))OpenImg
  • Stability Number=(Cohesion of Soil/(Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number))OpenImg
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