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Submerged Unit Weight is the effective weight of the soil per unit volume when it is submerged in water. Check FAQs
γ'=tan(φwπ180)(1γsat)(tan(Φiπ180)fs)
γ' - Submerged Unit Weight?φw - Weighted Friction Angle?γsat - Saturated Unit Weight?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?fs - Factor of Safety?π - Archimedes' constant?

Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength Example

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43.85Edit=tan(130Edit3.1416180)(19.98Edit)(tan(82.87Edit3.1416180)2.8Edit)
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Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ'=tan(φwπ180)(1γsat)(tan(Φiπ180)fs)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ'=tan(130°π180)(19.98N/m³)(tan(82.87°π180)2.8)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
γ'=tan(130°3.1416180)(19.98N/m³)(tan(82.87°3.1416180)2.8)
Next Step Convert Units
γ'=tan(2.2689rad3.1416180)(19.98N/m³)(tan(1.4464rad3.1416180)2.8)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ'=tan(2.26893.1416180)(19.98)(tan(1.44643.1416180)2.8)
Next Step Evaluate
γ'=43.8499823350497N/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ'=43.85N/m³

Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
Submerged Unit Weight
Submerged Unit Weight is the effective weight of the soil per unit volume when it is submerged in water.
Symbol: γ'
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weighted Friction Angle
Weighted Friction Angle is an effective measure combining materials' friction properties and their relative contributions in geotechnical engineering for stability analysis.
Symbol: φw
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturated Unit Weight
Saturated Unit Weight is the value of the unit weight of the soil when the soil is completely saturated with water that is all the soil pores are completely filled with water.
Symbol: γsat
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 is a measure of the load-carrying capacity of a structure or material compared to the actual load or stress that is applied to it.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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
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

​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Weighted and Mobilised Friction Angle
γ'=γsatφwφm
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Weighted and Effective Friction Angle
γ'=φIF(180π)φ'(180π)fsγsat
​Go Submerged Unit Weight given Weighted Friction Angle
γ'=φwγsatφiw

Other formulas in Taylor's Stability Number and Stability Curves category

​Go Weighted Friction Angle given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
φw=atan((γ'γsat)(tan((Φi))fs))
​Go Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
fs=((γ'γsat)(tan((φ))tan((φIF))))
​Go Saturated Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength
γsat=((γ'tan((φIF)))(tan((φ))fs))
​Go Angle of Internal Friction given Factor of Safety
φ=atan(fsγsattan((φIF))γ')

How to Evaluate Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?

Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength evaluator uses Submerged Unit Weight = tan((Weighted Friction Angle*pi)/180)/((1/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)/Factor of Safety)) to evaluate the Submerged Unit Weight, The Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength is defined as the weight of a material under water, ensuring stability with a safety factor over shear strength. Submerged Unit Weight is denoted by γ' symbol.

How to evaluate Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength, enter Weighted Friction Angle w), Saturated Unit Weight sat), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Factor of Safety (fs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength

What is the formula to find Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?
The formula of Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength is expressed as Submerged Unit Weight = tan((Weighted Friction Angle*pi)/180)/((1/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)/Factor of Safety)). Here is an example- 43.84998 = tan((2.2689280275922*pi)/180)/((1/9.98)*(tan((1.44635435112743*pi)/180)/2.8)).
How to calculate Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?
With Weighted Friction Angle w), Saturated Unit Weight sat), Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) & Factor of Safety (fs) we can find Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength using the formula - Submerged Unit Weight = tan((Weighted Friction Angle*pi)/180)/((1/Saturated Unit Weight)*(tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180)/Factor of Safety)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) 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=(Saturated Unit Weight*Weighted Friction Angle)/Angle of Mobilized FrictionOpenImg
  • Submerged Unit Weight=(Weighted Friction Angle for Internal Friction*(180/pi))/((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*(180/pi))/(Factor of Safety*Saturated Unit Weight))OpenImg
  • Submerged Unit Weight=(Weighted Friction Angle*Saturated Unit Weight)/(Internal Friction Angle with Weighted Frict. Angle)OpenImg
Can the Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength be negative?
No, the Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength, measured in Specific Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength?
Submerged Unit Weight given Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength 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 Factor of Safety with respect to Shear Strength can be measured.
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