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ΣT=(c'L')+((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))fs
ΣT - Sum of all Tangential Component?c' - Effective Cohesion?L' - Length of Slip Arc?ΣN - Sum of all Normal Component?ΣU - Total Pore Pressure?φ' - Effective Angle of Internal Friction?fs - Factor of Safety?π - Archimedes' constant?

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4.9749Edit=(4.64Edit3.0001Edit)+((5.01Edit-2Edit)tan(9.99Edit3.1416180))2.8Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΣT=(c'L')+((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))fs
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΣT=(4.64Pa3.0001m)+((5.01N-2N)tan(9.99°π180))2.8
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ΣT=(4.64Pa3.0001m)+((5.01N-2N)tan(9.99°3.1416180))2.8
Next Step Convert Units
ΣT=(4.64Pa3.0001m)+((5.01N-2N)tan(0.1744rad3.1416180))2.8
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΣT=(4.643.0001)+((5.01-2)tan(0.17443.1416180))2.8
Next Step Evaluate
ΣT=4.97486565843806N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΣT=4.9749N

Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
Sum of all Tangential Component
Sum of all Tangential Component means total tangential component.
Symbol: ΣT
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Cohesion
Effective Cohesion is the cohesive strength of soil that is attributed to the soil's inherent properties, such as chemical bonding and other physicochemical forces between soil particles.
Symbol: c'
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Slip Arc
Length of Slip Arc is the length of the arc formed by slip circle.
Symbol: L'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sum of all Normal Component
Sum of all Normal Component means total normal force on slip circle.
Symbol: ΣN
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Pore Pressure
Total Pore Pressure is the total pressure of the fluid in the pore space of the rock, when it exceeds the hydrostatic pressure, over pressure situation occurs.
Symbol: ΣU
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Angle of Internal Friction
Effective Angle of Internal Friction is the shear strength of soil due to the friction between soil particles when subjected to effective stress.
Symbol: φ'
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 Sum of all Tangential Component

​Go Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety in Absence of Flow Net
ΣT=(c'L')+(ΣNtan(φ'π180))fs

Other formulas in Stability of Slopes In Earthen Dams category

​Go Factor of Safety of Earth Dam
fs=(c'L')+((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))ΣT
​Go Effective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam
c'=(fsΣT)-((ΣN-ΣU)tan(φ'π180))L'

How to Evaluate Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?

Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam evaluator uses Sum of all Tangential Component = ((Effective Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc)+((Sum of all Normal Component-Total Pore Pressure)*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Factor of Safety to evaluate the Sum of all Tangential Component, The Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam is defined as the value of total tangential component when we have prior information of factor of safety of earth dam. Sum of all Tangential Component is denoted by ΣT symbol.

How to evaluate Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam, enter Effective Cohesion (c'), Length of Slip Arc (L'), Sum of all Normal Component (ΣN), Total Pore Pressure (ΣU), Effective Angle of Internal Friction (φ') & Factor of Safety (fs) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam

What is the formula to find Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?
The formula of Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam is expressed as Sum of all Tangential Component = ((Effective Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc)+((Sum of all Normal Component-Total Pore Pressure)*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Factor of Safety. Here is an example- 3.085557 = ((4.64*3.0001)+((5.01-2)*tan((0.174358392274201*pi)/180)))/2.8.
How to calculate Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?
With Effective Cohesion (c'), Length of Slip Arc (L'), Sum of all Normal Component (ΣN), Total Pore Pressure (ΣU), Effective Angle of Internal Friction (φ') & Factor of Safety (fs) we can find Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam using the formula - Sum of all Tangential Component = ((Effective Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc)+((Sum of all Normal Component-Total Pore Pressure)*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Factor of Safety. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Sum of all Tangential Component?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Sum of all Tangential Component-
  • Sum of all Tangential Component=((Effective Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc)+(Sum of all Normal Component*tan((Effective Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Factor of SafetyOpenImg
Can the Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam be negative?
No, the Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam?
Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Sum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth Dam can be measured.
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