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Total Downward Force on Soil is the net force on soil in the vertical direction. Check FAQs
Rv=Ph1.5μ
Rv - Total Downward Force on Soil?Ph - Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust?μ - Coefficient of Sliding Friction?

Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component Example

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500Edit=200Edit1.50.6Edit
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Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rv=Ph1.5μ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rv=200N1.50.6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rv=2001.50.6
LAST Step Evaluate
Rv=500N

Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component Formula Elements

Variables
Total Downward Force on Soil
Total Downward Force on Soil is the net force on soil in the vertical direction.
Symbol: Rv
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust
Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust is the force in the horizontal direction.
Symbol: Ph
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Sliding Friction
The Coefficient of Sliding Friction is a number that indicates how much sliding friction there is between two object for a given normal force pushing them together.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Total Downward Force on Soil

​Go Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third
Rv=p3a2

Other formulas in Gravity Retaining Wall category

​Go Earth Thrust Horizontal Component given Sum of Righting Moments
Ph=(μRv1.5)
​Go Pressure when Resultant is Outside Middle Third
p=2Rv3a
​Go Retaining Wall Righting Moment
Mr=1.5Mo
​Go Overturning Moment
Mo=Mr1.5

How to Evaluate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?

Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component evaluator uses Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction to evaluate the Total Downward Force on Soil, The Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component formula is defined as the sum of vertical forces acting on soil due to applied horizontal loads. Total Downward Force on Soil is denoted by Rv symbol.

How to evaluate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component, enter Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust (Ph) & Coefficient of Sliding Friction (μ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component

What is the formula to find Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?
The formula of Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component is expressed as Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction. Here is an example- 500 = (200*1.5)/0.6.
How to calculate Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?
With Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust (Ph) & Coefficient of Sliding Friction (μ) we can find Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component using the formula - Total Downward Force on Soil = (Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding Friction.
What are the other ways to Calculate Total Downward Force on Soil?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Total Downward Force on Soil-
  • Total Downward Force on Soil=(Earth Pressure*3*Middle Third Distance)/2OpenImg
Can the Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component be negative?
No, the Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component?
Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component can be measured.
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