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Submerged Unit Weight is the unit weight of weight of soil as observed underwater in a saturated condition of course. Check FAQs
γ'=Cs(sec((i)))2hc(tan((i))-tan((φ)))
γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?Cs - Cohesion of Soil?i - Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil?hc - Critical Depth?φ - Angle of Internal Friction?

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25.3861Edit=5Edit(sec((64Edit)))21.01Edit(tan((64Edit))-tan((46Edit)))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ'=Cs(sec((i)))2hc(tan((i))-tan((φ)))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ'=5kPa(sec((64°)))21.01m(tan((64°))-tan((46°)))
Next Step Convert Units
γ'=5kPa(sec((1.117rad)))21.01m(tan((1.117rad))-tan((0.8029rad)))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ'=5(sec((1.117)))21.01(tan((1.117))-tan((0.8029)))
Next Step Evaluate
γ'=25.386076132446N/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ'=25.3861N/m³

Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth Formula Elements

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Functions
Submerged Unit Weight
Submerged Unit Weight is the unit weight of weight of soil as observed underwater in a saturated condition of course.
Symbol: γ'
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
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: Cs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kPa
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.
Critical Depth
The Critical Depth is defined as the depth of flow where energy is at a minimum for a particular discharge.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Internal Friction
Angle of Internal Friction is the angle measured between the normal force and resultant force .
Symbol: φ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
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)
sec
Secant is a trigonometric function that is defined ratio of the hypotenuse to the shorter side adjacent to an acute angle (in a right-angled triangle); the reciprocal of a cosine.
Syntax: sec(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Submerged Unit Weight

​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Normal Stress Component
γ'=σNormalz(cos((i)))2
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Shear Stress Component
γ'=𝜏zcos((i))sin((i))
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety for Cohesive Soil
γ'=(Cs(fs-(tan((φ))tan((i))))zcos((i))sin((i)))

Other formulas in Stability Analysis of Submerged Slopes category

​Go Normal Stress Component given Submerged Unit Weight
σNormal=γ'z(cos((i)))2
​Go Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight
z=σNormalγ'(cos((i)))2
​Go Shear Stress Component given Submerged Unit Weight
𝜏=(γ'zcos((i))sin((i)))
​Go Depth of Prism given Submerged Unit Weight and Shear Stress
z=𝜏γ'cos((i))sin((i))

How to Evaluate Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth?

Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth evaluator uses Submerged Unit Weight = (Cohesion of Soil*(sec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2)/(Critical Depth*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))) to evaluate the Submerged Unit Weight, The Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth is defined as the fluid weight per unit volume at critical depth, where flow transitions between subcritical and supercritical. Submerged Unit Weight is denoted by γ' symbol.

How to evaluate Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth, enter Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Critical Depth (hc) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth

What is the formula to find Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth?
The formula of Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth is expressed as Submerged Unit Weight = (Cohesion of Soil*(sec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2)/(Critical Depth*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))). Here is an example- 25.38608 = (5000*(sec((1.11701072127616)))^2)/(1.01*(tan((1.11701072127616))-tan((0.802851455917241)))).
How to calculate Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth?
With Cohesion of Soil (Cs), Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil (i), Critical Depth (hc) & Angle of Internal Friction (φ) we can find Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth using the formula - Submerged Unit Weight = (Cohesion of Soil*(sec((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2)/(Critical Depth*(tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))-tan((Angle of Internal Friction)))). This formula also uses Tangent (tan), Secant (sec) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Submerged Unit Weight?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Submerged Unit Weight-
  • Submerged Unit Weight=Normal Stress/(Depth of Prism*(cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))^2)OpenImg
  • Submerged Unit Weight=Shear Stress for Submerged Slopes/(Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil)))OpenImg
  • Submerged Unit Weight=(Cohesion of Soil/((Factor of Safety-(tan((Angle of Internal Friction))/tan((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))*Depth of Prism*cos((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))*sin((Angle of Inclination to Horizontal in Soil))))OpenImg
Can the Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth be negative?
No, the Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth?
Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth is usually measured using the Newton per Cubic Meter[N/m³] for Specific Weight. Newton per Cubic Centimeter[N/m³], Newton per Cubic Millimeter[N/m³], Kilonewton per Cubic Meter[N/m³] are the few other units in which Submerged Unit Weight given Critical Depth can be measured.
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