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Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter is the unit weight of a weight of soil as observed under water in a saturated condition of course. Check FAQs
yS=(Fsγsaturatedzcos(iπ180)sin(iπ180))-Cztan(Φiπ180)(cos(iπ180))2
yS - Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter?Fs - Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics?γsaturated - Saturated Unit Weight of Soil?z - Depth of Prism?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?C - Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

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8.9363Edit=(2.8Edit11.89Edit3Editcos(64Edit3.1416180)sin(64Edit3.1416180))-1.27Edit3Edittan(82.87Edit3.1416180)(cos(64Edit3.1416180))2
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Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
yS=(Fsγsaturatedzcos(iπ180)sin(iπ180))-Cztan(Φiπ180)(cos(iπ180))2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
yS=(2.811.89kN/m³3mcos(64°π180)sin(64°π180))-1.27kPa3mtan(82.87°π180)(cos(64°π180))2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
yS=(2.811.89kN/m³3mcos(64°3.1416180)sin(64°3.1416180))-1.27kPa3mtan(82.87°3.1416180)(cos(64°3.1416180))2
Next Step Convert Units
yS=(2.811890N/m³3mcos(1.117rad3.1416180)sin(1.117rad3.1416180))-1270Pa3mtan(1.4464rad3.1416180)(cos(1.117rad3.1416180))2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
yS=(2.8118903cos(1.1173.1416180)sin(1.1173.1416180))-12703tan(1.44643.1416180)(cos(1.1173.1416180))2
Next Step Evaluate
yS=8936.29722379064N/m³
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
yS=8.93629722379064kN/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
yS=8.9363kN/m³

Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope Formula Elements

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Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter
Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter is the unit weight of a weight of soil as observed under water in a saturated condition of course.
Symbol: yS
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics
Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics 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.
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil
Saturated Unit Weight of Soil is the ratio of mass of saturated soil sample to total volume.
Symbol: γsaturated
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Prism
Depth of Prism is the length of prism along z direction.
Symbol: z
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil
Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil is defined as the angle measured from the horizontal surface of the wall or any object.
Symbol: i
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal
Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal 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 between 0 to 50.
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil
Angle of Internal Friction of Soil is is a measure of the shear strength of soil due to friction.
Symbol: Φi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between -180 to 180.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)
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 Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter

​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Effective Normal Stress
yS=σ'z(cos(iπ180))2
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Upward Force
yS=σn-Fuz(cos(iπ180))2

Other formulas in Steady State Seepage Analysis Along The Slopes category

​Go Weight of Soil Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
Wprism=(γsaturatedzbcos(iπ180))
​Go Inclined Length of Prism given Saturated Unit Weight
b=Wprismγsaturatedzcos(iπ180)

How to Evaluate Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope?

Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope evaluator uses Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter = ((Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics*Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))-Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)/(Depth of Prism*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2) to evaluate the Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter, The Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope is defined as the value of submerged unit weight when we have prior information of other parameters used. Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter is denoted by yS symbol.

How to evaluate Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope, enter Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Saturated Unit Weight of Soil saturated), Depth of Prism (z), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C) & Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope

What is the formula to find Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope?
The formula of Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope is expressed as Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter = ((Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics*Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))-Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)/(Depth of Prism*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2). Here is an example- 0.008936 = ((2.8*11890*3*cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180)*sin((1.11701072127616*pi)/180))-1270)/(3*tan((1.44635435112743*pi)/180)*(cos((1.11701072127616*pi)/180))^2).
How to calculate Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope?
With Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics (Fs), Saturated Unit Weight of Soil saturated), Depth of Prism (z), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal (C) & Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) we can find Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope using the formula - Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter = ((Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics*Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))-Cohesion in Soil as Kilopascal)/(Depth of Prism*tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and , Sine (sin), Cosine (cos), Tangent (tan) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter-
  • Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter=Effective Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics/(Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
  • Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter=(Normal Stress in Soil Mechanics-Upward Force in Seepage Analysis)/(Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180))^2)OpenImg
  • Submerged Unit Weight in KN per Cubic Meter=Factor of Safety in Soil Mechanics/((tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180))/(Saturated Unit Weight of Soil*tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil*pi)/180)))OpenImg
Can the Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope be negative?
No, the Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope?
Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope is usually measured using the Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Meter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Centimeter[kN/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[kN/m³] are the few other units in which Submerged Unit Weight for Steady Seepage along Slope can be measured.
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