Total Pore Pressure in Geotechnical Engineering Formulas

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. And is denoted by ΣU. Total Pore Pressure is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Total Pore Pressure is always positive.

Geotechnical Engineering formulas that make use of Total Pore Pressure

fxFactor of Safety of Earth DamGo

fxSum of All Tangential Component given Factor of Safety of Earth DamGo

fxEffective Cohesion given Factor of Safety of Earth DamGo

fxLength of Slip Circle given Factor of Safety of Earth DamGo

FAQ

What is the 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. Total Pore Pressure is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Total Pore Pressure is always positive.

Can the Total Pore Pressure be negative?

No, the Total Pore Pressure, measured in Force cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Total Pore Pressure?

Total Pore Pressure is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Total Pore Pressure can be measured.

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