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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=(cFcγHMobilised)
Sn - Stability Number?c - Cohesion of Soil?Fc - Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion?γ - Unit Weight of Soil?HMobilised - Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number?

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1.8355Edit=(2.511Edit1.9Edit18Edit0.04Edit)
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Stability Number given Factor of Safety Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Sn=(cFcγHMobilised)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Sn=(2.511kPa1.918kN/m³0.04m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Sn=(2.5111.9180.04)
Next Step Evaluate
Sn=1.83552631578947
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Sn=1.8355

Stability Number given Factor of Safety 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.
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion
Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion is the ratio of material's shear strength to applied shear stress, ensuring stability against sliding.
Symbol: Fc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number
Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number is soil layer thickness where effective cohesion is reached, impacting slope stability.
Symbol: HMobilised
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Stability Number

​Go Stability Number for Cohesive Soil
Sn=(cγhcs)
​Go Stability Number for Cohesive Soil given Mobilized Cohesion
Sn=(CcγH)

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 given Factor of Safety?

Stability Number given Factor of Safety evaluator uses Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number)) to evaluate the Stability Number, The Stability Number given Factor of Safety formula is defined as ratio of cohesion to applied stress, ensuring safety in geotechnical engineering; higher values indicate increased stability. Stability Number is denoted by Sn symbol.

How to evaluate Stability Number given Factor of Safety using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stability Number given Factor of Safety, enter Cohesion of Soil (c), Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion (Fc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number (HMobilised) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stability Number given Factor of Safety

What is the formula to find Stability Number given Factor of Safety?
The formula of Stability Number given Factor of Safety is expressed as Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number)). Here is an example- 2.200292 = (2511/(1.9*18000*0.04)).
How to calculate Stability Number given Factor of Safety?
With Cohesion of Soil (c), Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion (Fc), Unit Weight of Soil (γ) & Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number (HMobilised) we can find Stability Number given Factor of Safety using the formula - Stability Number = (Cohesion of Soil/(Factor of Safety with respect to Cohesion*Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilized Cohesion in Stability Number)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Stability Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Stability Number-
  • Stability Number=(Cohesion of Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*Critical Depth for Stability Number))OpenImg
  • Stability Number=(Mobilized Cohesion for Cohesive Soil/(Unit Weight of Soil*Depth at Mobilized Cohesion))OpenImg
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