Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force Formula

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Volume per Unit Area refers to function of diameter of particle for single grain as an inverse measure of surface area for drag or friction. Check FAQs
t=(FDγw(G-1)(1-n)sin(αi))
t - Volume per Unit Area?FD - Drag Force?γw - Unit Weight of Fluid?G - Specific Gravity of Sediment?n - Rugosity Coefficient?αi - Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal?

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4.772Edit=(11.98Edit9810Edit(1.3Edit-1)(1-0.015Edit)sin(60Edit))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
t=(FDγw(G-1)(1-n)sin(αi))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
t=(11.98N9810N/m³(1.3-1)(1-0.015)sin(60°))
Next Step Convert Units
t=(11.98N9810N/m³(1.3-1)(1-0.015)sin(1.0472rad))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
t=(11.989810(1.3-1)(1-0.015)sin(1.0472))
Next Step Evaluate
t=0.00477199185533081m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
t=4.77199185533081mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
t=4.772mm

Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Volume per Unit Area
Volume per Unit Area refers to function of diameter of particle for single grain as an inverse measure of surface area for drag or friction.
Symbol: t
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Unit Weight of Fluid
Unit Weight of Fluid refers to the weight per unit volume, often expressed in N/m³ or lb/ft³ and varies with fluid density (for water 9810N/m3).
Symbol: γw
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Gravity of Sediment
Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of sediment particle density to the density of water, indicating its heaviness.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rugosity Coefficient
The Rugosity Coefficient, also known as the Manning's n, quantifies surface roughness in channels, affecting flow velocity and resistance.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal
Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal is formed by the inclination of one plane to another; measured in degrees or radians.
Symbol: αi
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be between 0 to 90.
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)

Other formulas in Drag Force category

​Go Drag Force Exerted by Flowing Water
FD=γw(G-1)(1-n)tsin(αi)
​Go Unit Weight of Water given Drag Force
γw=(FD(G-1)(1-n)tsin(αi))
​Go Rugosity Coefficient given Drag Force
n=1-(FDγw(G-1)tsin(αi))
​Go Angle of Inclination given drag force
αi=arsin(FDγw(G-1)(1-n)t)

How to Evaluate Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force?

Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force evaluator uses Volume per Unit Area = (Drag Force/(Unit Weight of Fluid*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*(1-Rugosity Coefficient)*sin(Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal))) to evaluate the Volume per Unit Area, The Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force is defined as function of diameter of particle for single grain as an inverse measure of surface area for drag or friction. Volume per Unit Area is denoted by t symbol.

How to evaluate Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force, enter Drag Force (FD), Unit Weight of Fluid w), Specific Gravity of Sediment (G), Rugosity Coefficient (n) & Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force

What is the formula to find Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force?
The formula of Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force is expressed as Volume per Unit Area = (Drag Force/(Unit Weight of Fluid*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*(1-Rugosity Coefficient)*sin(Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal))). Here is an example- 4692.326 = (11.98/(9810*(1.3-1)*(1-0.015)*sin(1.0471975511964))).
How to calculate Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force?
With Drag Force (FD), Unit Weight of Fluid w), Specific Gravity of Sediment (G), Rugosity Coefficient (n) & Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal i) we can find Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force using the formula - Volume per Unit Area = (Drag Force/(Unit Weight of Fluid*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*(1-Rugosity Coefficient)*sin(Angle of Inclination of Plane to Horizontal))). This formula also uses Sine function(s).
Can the Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force be negative?
No, the Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force?
Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Thickness of Sediment given Drag Force can be measured.
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