Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety Formula

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Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics is the total normal stress acting on a soil mass due to various factors such as self-weight, external loads, and pore water pressure. Check FAQs
ΣFN=(fsFt)-(cuL')tan(Φiπ180)
ΣFN - Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics?fs - Factor of Safety?Ft - Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics?cu - Unit Cohesion?L' - Length of Slip Arc?Φi - Angle of Internal Friction of Soil?π - Archimedes' constant?

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31.6448Edit=(2.8Edit11Edit)-(10Edit3.0001Edit)tan(82.87Edit3.1416180)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΣFN=(fsFt)-(cuL')tan(Φiπ180)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΣFN=(2.811N)-(10Pa3.0001m)tan(82.87°π180)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ΣFN=(2.811N)-(10Pa3.0001m)tan(82.87°3.1416180)
Next Step Convert Units
ΣFN=(2.811N)-(10Pa3.0001m)tan(1.4464rad3.1416180)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΣFN=(2.811)-(103.0001)tan(1.44643.1416180)
Next Step Evaluate
ΣFN=31.6448062796375N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΣFN=31.6448N

Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety Formula Elements

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Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics
Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics is the total normal stress acting on a soil mass due to various factors such as self-weight, external loads, and pore water pressure.
Symbol: ΣFN
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be between 0 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.
Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics
Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics means total tangential component.
Symbol: Ft
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be between 0 to 180.
Unit Cohesion
Unit Cohesion is the shear strength property of a soil that is solely attributed to cohesive forces between soil particles.
Symbol: cu
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.
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.
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)

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How to Evaluate Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety?

Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety evaluator uses Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics = ((Factor of Safety*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics)-(Unit Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc))/tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180) to evaluate the Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics, The Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety formula is defined as the sum of forces acting perpendicular (normal) to the potential failure plane in the soil or rock mass. This component is crucial in determining the stability of slopes or retaining structures. Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics is denoted by ΣFN symbol.

How to evaluate Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety, enter Factor of Safety (fs), Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics (Ft), Unit Cohesion (cu), Length of Slip Arc (L') & Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety

What is the formula to find Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety?
The formula of Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety is expressed as Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics = ((Factor of Safety*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics)-(Unit Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc))/tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180). Here is an example- 483.1873 = ((2.8*11)-(10*3.0001))/tan((1.44635435112743*pi)/180).
How to calculate Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety?
With Factor of Safety (fs), Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics (Ft), Unit Cohesion (cu), Length of Slip Arc (L') & Angle of Internal Friction of Soil i) we can find Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety using the formula - Sum of All Normal Component in Soil Mechanics = ((Factor of Safety*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics)-(Unit Cohesion*Length of Slip Arc))/tan((Angle of Internal Friction of Soil*pi)/180). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Tangent (tan) function(s).
Can the Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety be negative?
Yes, the Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety?
Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Sum of Normal Component given Factor of Safety can be measured.
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