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Unit Cohesion is the shear strength property of a soil that is solely attributed to cohesive forces between soil particles. Check FAQs
cu=fscm
cu - Unit Cohesion?fs - Factor of Safety?cm - Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?

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9.996Edit=2.8Edit3.57Edit
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Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
cu=fscm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
cu=2.83.57Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
cu=2.83.57
LAST Step Evaluate
cu=9.996Pa

Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil Formula Elements

Variables
Unit Cohesion
Unit Cohesion is the shear strength property of a soil that is solely attributed to cohesive forces between soil particles.
Symbol: cu
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Factor of Safety
Factor of Safety is a measure of the load-carrying capacity of a structure or material compared to the actual load or stress that is applied to it.
Symbol: fs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil
Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil is a result of friction and interlocking of particles, and possibly cementation or bonding at particle contacts.
Symbol: cm
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Unit Cohesion

​Go Unit Cohesion given Factor of Safety
cu=fsWx'L'dradial
​Go Unit Cohesion given Resisting Force from Coulomb's Equation
cu=Fr-(Ntan((φ)))ΔL
​Go Unit Cohesion given Sum of Tangential Component
cu=(fsFt)-(ΣNtan(φπ180))L'

Other formulas in The Swedish Slip Circle Method category

​Go Radial Distance from Center of Rotation given Length of Slip Arc
dradial=360L'2πδ(180π)
​Go Arc Angle given Length of Slip Arc
δ=360L'2πdradial(π180)
​Go Moment of Resistance given Factor of Safety
Mr'=fsMD
​Go Driving Moment given Factor of Safety
MD=MRfs

How to Evaluate Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?

Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil evaluator uses Unit Cohesion = Factor of Safety*Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil to evaluate the Unit Cohesion, The Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil is defined as the shear strength of cohesive soils due to molecular attraction between particles. It's a critical parameter in stability analyses of slopes, foundations, and retaining walls. Unit Cohesion is denoted by cu symbol.

How to evaluate Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil, enter Factor of Safety (fs) & Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil (cm) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil

What is the formula to find Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?
The formula of Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil is expressed as Unit Cohesion = Factor of Safety*Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil. Here is an example- 22.568 = 2.8*3.57.
How to calculate Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?
With Factor of Safety (fs) & Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil (cm) we can find Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil using the formula - Unit Cohesion = Factor of Safety*Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil.
What are the other ways to Calculate Unit Cohesion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Unit Cohesion-
  • Unit Cohesion=Factor of Safety*(Weight of Body in Newtons*Distance between LOA and COR)/(Length of Slip Arc*Radial Distance)OpenImg
  • Unit Cohesion=(Resisting Force-(Normal Component of Force*tan((Angle of Internal Friction))))/Curve LengthOpenImg
  • Unit Cohesion=((Factor of Safety*Sum of All Tangential Component in Soil Mechanics)-(Sum of all Normal Component*tan((Angle of Internal Friction*pi)/180)))/Length of Slip ArcOpenImg
Can the Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil be negative?
No, the Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil?
Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Unit Cohesion given Mobilized Shear Resistance of Soil can be measured.
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