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Total Downward Force on Soil is the net force on soil in the vertical direction. Check FAQs
Rv=p3a2
Rv - Total Downward Force on Soil?p - Earth Pressure?a - Middle Third Distance?

Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third Example

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499.8Edit=83.3Edit34Edit2
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Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rv=p3a2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rv=83.3Pa34m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rv=83.3342
LAST Step Evaluate
Rv=499.8N

Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third 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.
Earth Pressure
Earth Pressure is the lateral pressure exerted by the soil on a shoring system. It is dependent on the soil structure and the interaction or movement with the retaining system.
Symbol: p
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Middle Third Distance
Middle Third Distance is the one-third of the total length or a=L/3.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Total Downward Force on Soil

​Go Total Downward Force on Soil for Horizontal Component
Rv=Ph1.5μ

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 when Resultant is Outside Middle Third?

Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third evaluator uses Total Downward Force on Soil = (Earth Pressure*3*Middle Third Distance)/2 to evaluate the Total Downward Force on Soil, The Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third formula is defined as the resultant force is outside the middle third causes potential instability and settlement issues. Total Downward Force on Soil is denoted by Rv symbol.

How to evaluate Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third, enter Earth Pressure (p) & Middle Third Distance (a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third

What is the formula to find Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third?
The formula of Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third is expressed as Total Downward Force on Soil = (Earth Pressure*3*Middle Third Distance)/2. Here is an example- 499.8 = (83.3*3*4)/2.
How to calculate Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third?
With Earth Pressure (p) & Middle Third Distance (a) we can find Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third using the formula - Total Downward Force on Soil = (Earth Pressure*3*Middle Third Distance)/2.
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=(Horizontal Component of Earth Thrust*1.5)/Coefficient of Sliding FrictionOpenImg
Can the Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third be negative?
No, the Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third?
Total Downward Force on Soil when Resultant is Outside Middle Third 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 when Resultant is Outside Middle Third can be measured.
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