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Vertical component of force is the resolved force acting along the vertical direction. Check FAQs
Fv=σz(1144T)(1+(6edT))
Fv - Vertical Component of Force?σz - Vertical Stress at a Point?T - Thickness of Dam?ed - Eccentricity at Downstream?

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14.9948Edit=2.5Edit(11442.2Edit)(1+(619Edit2.2Edit))
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Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fv=σz(1144T)(1+(6edT))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fv=2.5Pa(11442.2m)(1+(6192.2m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fv=2.5(11442.2)(1+(6192.2))
Next Step Evaluate
Fv=14.9948364888124N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fv=14.9948N

Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face Formula Elements

Variables
Vertical Component of Force
Vertical component of force is the resolved force acting along the vertical direction.
Symbol: Fv
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vertical Stress at a Point
Vertical Stress at a Point is the stress acting perpendicular to the surface.
Symbol: σz
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thickness of Dam
Thickness of Dam is the measurement or extent of dam from side to side.
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Eccentricity at Downstream
Eccentricity at Downstream is the distance from point of application of resultant to center of base.
Symbol: ed
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Vertical Component of Force

​Go Total Vertical Force for Vertical Normal Stress at Upstream Face
Fv=σz(1144T)(1-(6euT))

Other formulas in Gravity Dam category

​Go Water Pressure in Gravity Dam
PW=0.5ρWater(HS2)
​Go Density of Water given Water Pressure in Gravity Dam
ρWater=PW0.5(HS2)
​Go Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face
σz=(Fv144T)(1+(6edT))
​Go Eccentricity for Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face
ed=(1+(σzFv144T))T6

How to Evaluate Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face?

Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face evaluator uses Vertical Component of Force = Vertical Stress at a Point/((1/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1+((6*Eccentricity at Downstream)/Thickness of Dam))) to evaluate the Vertical Component of Force, Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face is defined as net force in vertical direction. Vertical Component of Force is denoted by Fv symbol.

How to evaluate Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face, enter Vertical Stress at a Point z), Thickness of Dam (T) & Eccentricity at Downstream (ed) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face

What is the formula to find Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face?
The formula of Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face is expressed as Vertical Component of Force = Vertical Stress at a Point/((1/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1+((6*Eccentricity at Downstream)/Thickness of Dam))). Here is an example- 14.99484 = 2.5/((1/(144*2.2))*(1+((6*19)/2.2))).
How to calculate Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face?
With Vertical Stress at a Point z), Thickness of Dam (T) & Eccentricity at Downstream (ed) we can find Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face using the formula - Vertical Component of Force = Vertical Stress at a Point/((1/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1+((6*Eccentricity at Downstream)/Thickness of Dam))).
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Component of Force?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Component of Force-
  • Vertical Component of Force=Vertical Stress at a Point/((1/(144*Thickness of Dam))*(1-((6*Eccentricity at Upstream)/Thickness of Dam)))OpenImg
Can the Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face be negative?
Yes, the Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face?
Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Total Vertical Force given Vertical Normal Stress at Downstream Face can be measured.
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